Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1409798

Sierra Sulphur
Colias behrii

Observation date: July 25, 2025
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: We hiked the difficult steep trail over boulders to Gaylor Lake & as soon as we entered the meadow we found numerous low-flying green sulphurs with black scales! We found the host plant that Paul Johnson showed us the day before growing in the meadow.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 30, 2025
Coordinator notes: This is actually in Tuolumne County.-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Mariposa County