Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1099942

Large Orange Sulphur
Phoebis agarithe

Observation date: August 29, 2016
Submitted by: Bdog
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Responding to an approaching male. I saw about 6 here in a garden full of exotics. While this site does have various legume shrubs and trees, i did not observe any ovipositing. All individuals appeared fresh however.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 05, 2016
Coordinator notes: I see that you are following my example to find these butterflies. Well done.-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Orange County