Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1092146

Large Orange Sulphur
Phoebis agarithe

Observation date: July 29, 2016
Submitted by: pumblebumble
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This butterfly was nectaring on the same Mexican Flame Vine as two other large, orange-colored sulfurs. They were aggressive towards each other, with the exception of this one photo of them nectaring side by side.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: July 29, 2016
Coordinator notes: Top picture is a female, bottom photo has a male (left) and female (upper right). SAT
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Bexar County