Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1319339

Dainty Sulphur
Nathalis iole

Observation date: August 16, 2021
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Individuals taking nutrients from moist soil/gravel of dried pool along the Soledad Canyon Trail. Individuals to small groups of 5-10 dainty sulphurs sometimes "puddled" along the margins of larger groups of mixed sulphurs/mixed butterflies. This afternoon sighting was under sunny sky and hot temperature conditions.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: February 07, 2022
Coordinator notes: thanks for the detailed notes!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County