Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1078335

Pacific Orangetip
Anthocharis sara

Observation date: April 07, 2016
Submitted by: genevieveshanea...
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed for a 15 minute period - up to 7 visible at one time, always males, no females. Males were interacting with each other (in flight) and appeared to be feeding on wild radish (Raphanus sp.) flowers. A large stand of mustard, mallow, lupines and CA poppies are in the area of observation.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: October 19, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.