Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1308497

Western Sulphur
Colias occidentalis

Observation date: July 14, 2021
Submitted by: glennfine
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Ovipositing on lupine in a forested area. Significantly larger and paler on top than Orange Sulphur. The last photo is habitat.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 22, 2021
Coordinator notes: Very nice! Thanks for the open upperside photos of the females.-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Siskiyou County