Observation date: August 17, 2013
Submitted by: krancmm
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Nectaring deep within flowers of Cordia boissieri (Texas Wild Olive)about 3m above ground in full sun. Darted around the whole tree, briefly stopping to nectar. Had seen multiple Sulphurs (7-10 at a time) on tree in February-March. This was first observation since that time. Weather: sunny, 89ºF, 56% humidity, some breeze.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: August 18, 2013
Coordinator notes: The suggested id, Colias eurytheme is a much smaller butterfly with different wing shape and different markings on the underside. Note that this sighting, Phoebis agarithe, males are solid orange above, females can be shades of orange, yellow, or cream with some dark markings on the wings. The similar Phoebis sennae is pure yellow.
