Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 963531

Stella Orangetip
Anthocharis stella

Observation date: May 15, 2014
Submitted by: John Ashley
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Appeared to be nectaring. Seemed to avoid lots of balsamroot and select for these white flowers. Saw several of them around the island.
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: May 16, 2014
Coordinator notes: Some would consider this a ssp. of A. sara. The flower it was preferring is a mustard and likely a foodplant.
Checklist region(s): United States, Montana, Lake County