Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1356704

Orange Sulphur
Colias eurytheme

Observation date: May 25, 2023
Submitted by: Janet Ruth
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I wasn't sure whether there were any other sulphur possibilities at elevation in the Sandia Mts.; ruled out dogface based on pattern of black seen through wings; focused on Orange Sulphur because, although I did not get any photos of the upper side of wings, when it flew there was definitely orange-yellow coloration; could it be anything else?
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: May 27, 2023
Coordinator notes: Janet, your description of seeing orange in flight helps me rule out Cloudless.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Bernalillo County