Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1316417

Orange Sulphur
Colias eurytheme

Observation date: November 12, 2021
Submitted by: J Tinsman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Orange on the forewings was more apparent than is shown in this photo.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: November 13, 2021
Coordinator notes: Orange on the forewing means its not Colias philodice or eriphyle. A yellow sulphur in this area will be Colias eriphyle, recently elevated to species status and not a Colias philodice subspecies as long believed-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, Nevada, Lincoln County