Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1417154

Orange Sulphur
Colias eurytheme

Observation date: October 06, 2025
Submitted by: MilissaSutton_
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I found this butterfly after sitting for about an hour on the UC Berkeley campus near what looks to be, lavender plants. I am assuming, after doing my own research, that this is a California Dogface butterfly, although I am not completely sure!
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: November 17, 2025
Coordinator notes: This is a female Orange Sulphur, not a California Dogface-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Alameda County