Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1404889

Pacific Orangetip
Anthocharis sara

Observation date: June 25, 2025
Submitted by: Zencoyote
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Single individual, a female apparently, visiting trailside foliage in a section of dry meadow, partially shaded by Oak. Lots of different plants, including thistle, grasses, mustard, etc. Temps mid 70s, steady onshore breeze, even in this well-inland site. Clear skies. This was an unexpected observation as it’s late in the season for sara, and there were so many Cabbage Whites flying, I almost missed it. I was physically attacked by a very aggressive Cloak as I photographed this one.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 27, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County