"alfalfa butterfly" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: alfalfa butterflies [plural]
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  1. A North American pierid butterfly, Colias eurytheme, the caterpillars of which feed on various plants in the pea family, Fabaceae, including alfalfa. Categories (lifeform): Pierid butterflies

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