Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Southwestern Orangetip
Anthocharis thoosa

Observation date: April 16, 2024
Submitted by: Ritajherbst
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Many individuals present, I see so may every year in much of the county.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: April 17, 2024
Coordinator notes: Rita, thanks so much for this submittal. Yes, Southwestern Orangetip is a spring regular in much of NM. That does not detract from its beauty! This is a male.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Grant County