Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1342522

Clouded Sulphur
Colias philodice

Observation date: September 03, 2022
Submitted by: Bombyx-Aurelia
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was feeding on some flowers in a flowerbed in the local park. It didn't stay long, flying away shortly after. It was a hot afternoon with a humidex value of over 30 degrees celsius.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: September 04, 2022
Coordinator notes: Difficult to tell with full certainty without a ventral view, however lighter yellow ventral side without any hint of orange favor C. philodice. -jmgesell
Checklist region(s): Canada, Quebec