Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1108051

Lyside Sulphur
Kricogonia lyside

Observation date: October 28, 2016
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: November 06, 2016
Coordinator notes: I believe this is a Lyside. The forewing shape is wrong for Common Melwhite. Also, note that Melwhite does not have a yellow area at base of underside forewing. This specimen does and that is consistent with a Lyside. Here is a good photo of the Common Melwhite. SAT hhttp://www.pjkelly.net/gallery/melwhite.htm
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Hidalgo County