Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1055089

Queen Alexandra's Sulphur
Colias alexandra

Observation date: July 10, 2015
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: September 18, 2015
Coordinator notes: Queen Alexandra's Sulphur is the common name. This male has a satellite spot you can see accompanying the primary center disc spot on the hindwing. This is very infrequent in our mountain populations of alexandra. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Gunnison County