Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 544114

Stella Orangetip
Anthocharis stella

Observation date: July 10, 2011
Submitted by: Nancy Lea Sandy
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A wet spring has brought out many butterfly species I am not familiar with. This being one of them. Found on juniper and sage covered slope. Elevation 8500ft
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: November 29, 2011
Coordinator notes: Appears to be a female. Closely resembles cethura. Female cethura with more black scaling on forewings.
Checklist region(s): Natrona County, Wyoming, United States