Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1418706

Lyside Sulphur
Kricogonia lyside

Observation date: June 23, 2025
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Individual nectaring from tamarisk flowers within Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, NM. The morning was hot, calm, and under full sunshine.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: January 13, 2026
Coordinator notes: I've seen male Marcellinas that look about like this, too, almost immaculate, so a tough call.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County