Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1314214

Dainty Sulphur
Nathalis iole

Observation date: October 10, 2021
Date notes: Windy, cool day in the Magdalena Mountains
Submitted by: bonfrey
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Photo taken in the same minute as record 1314213. Seems to be the same species.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: October 12, 2021
Coordinator notes: Queen Alexandra's and most other sulphurs are the size of a quarter, or larger. After a while, during which you see Dainty Sulphur everywhere, it will become familiar.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Socorro County