Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1055343

Orange Sulphur
Colias eurytheme

Observation date: July 12, 2015
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: November 22, 2015
Coordinator notes: The individual is a female Orange Sulphur. The female Scudder's Sulphur is whitish-cream color and never has well defined spots such as noticeable through the underside of the forewings. Compare with photos on the Bomona site or Butterflies of America website (butterfliesofamerica.org) for other differences too. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Gunnison County