Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1113775

Falcate Orangetip
Anthocharis midea

Observation date: April 02, 2017
Submitted by: Anne Wills
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Mostly sunny, 67 degrees, chilly breeze. Nearby were mixed grasses, a few dandelions, honeysuckle, multiflora rose, japanese knotweed; oak, poplar, redbud, white pine. The butterfly was flitting very low, landing often on short grass and small weeds along a very muddy, well-traveled deer path.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: April 02, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, West Virginia, Kanawha County