Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1245431

Southwestern Orangetip
Anthocharis thoosa

Observation date: April 07, 2020
Submitted by: topper72
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny, slight breeze, temp in the upper 50s, finally landed on a willow adjacent to a seasonal stream.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: April 20, 2020
Coordinator notes: Marc, thanks for being out there again this spring. Thoosa nectaring at willow flowers is one of my favorite sights of spring around here. this is a male. fabulous shots!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Los Alamos County