Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1083713

Orange Sulphur
Colias eurytheme

Observation date: May 23, 2016
Submitted by: rosedrakon
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was just after sunrise and there was a strong wind that was blowing while the butterfly was sitting on the vegetation ground cover to escape the elements.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: June 06, 2016
Coordinator notes: I see what looks like a bit of an orange tint in the wings, so I am calling this. C. eurytheme as opposed to the similar C. philodice which is a clear yellow. SAT
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Douglas County