Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1256039

Orange Sulphur
Colias eurytheme

Observation date: June 25, 2020
Submitted by: dbrudin
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I've wrestled with Orange vs. Clouded Sulphur and am seeing an orange blush on the forewing so am going with Orange Sulphur.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: October 25, 2020
Coordinator notes: Yes, your intuition with the orange color is correct....the Orange Sulphur - a worn female. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Teller County