Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1048443

Pacific Orangetip
Anthocharis sara

Observation date: May 30, 2015
Submitted by: Kristie Nelson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: one, possibly two, flying back and forth along dirt road; high canopy cover (cottonwood) in riparian thicket. Briefly landed. Both in the field and by photo, this individual appeared all white, no noticeable yellow tones. Did not see underside.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 15, 2015
Coordinator notes: This is a significant record that should be sampled with actual collected specimens to see which member of the complex this is. It is likely psudothoosa-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Mono County