Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1425349

Queen Alexandra's Sulphur
Colias alexandra

Observation date: June 17, 2026
Submitted by: chneal
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It briefly landed with its wings open, flew around some, then landed with closed wings and stayed long enough for a photo. It was rather large for a sulhur.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: June 21, 2026
Coordinator notes: I agree with you.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Los Alamos County