Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1321932

Southwestern Orangetip
Anthocharis thoosa

Observation date: April 05, 2022
Submitted by: tjay13
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Was able to get much better photos this time. Again in rocky Pinyon-Juniper habitat. Much more windy this morning; butterfly coming down to trail more frequently than last one at Lake Santa Cruz.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: April 08, 2022
Coordinator notes: lovely photos, tjay! this is a male.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Santa Fe County