Butterflies and Moths of North America

collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

  Sighting 995280

Orange Sulphur
Colias eurytheme

Observation date: July 29, 2014
Submitted by: juliereid
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Flying along trail in open meadow near woods landing often.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: July 30, 2014
Coordinator notes: some Orange Sulphurs are a vivid Orange, unmistakeable even from a distance. Others like this one have subtle areas of orange, mainly on the upperside; it can be seen through the centre paret of the forewing. RAL
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario