Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1420590

Pacific Orangetip
Anthocharis sara

Observation date: March 22, 2026
Submitted by: zencoyote
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Size and shape of Sara Orangetip, but almost completely lacking in orange scales where expected on the Forewing tip. Also seems to be lacking some of the black accents. Other Orangetips were in the area with conventional coloration. Environment drying meadow with a central creekbed that appear to be surficially dry. Oaks, etc following the streampath. Weather warm, some high cloudiness and occasional prolonged gusts of wind.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 23, 2026
Coordinator notes: The apex of the specimen with the wings held down looks like a female sara on the apex of the forewings-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County