Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1321766

Southwestern Orangetip
Anthocharis thoosa

Observation date: April 02, 2022
Submitted by: Joshua C
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: There were about 5 orangetips checking out the Ribes in this area, but there was only one open flower, and it was visited by several butterflies. The two photographed ones fought a bit over the flower, and one kept trying to push the other off but wasn't successful, at least at first.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: April 04, 2022
Coordinator notes: Great images! I gather nectar is in short supply . . .
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Bernalillo County