Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1356717

Southwestern Orangetip
Anthocharis thoosa

Observation date: May 25, 2023
Submitted by: fotohiker
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This was fluttering between Candytuft plants (Noccaea fendleri) at 8050 ft, lower slopes of Chris Mountain, foothills of the San Juan Mountains, a few miles NW of Pagosa Springs, CO. Nice spring day about 70°.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: May 29, 2023
Coordinator notes: Your suggested ID is correct (subspecies coriande)...and thanks for giving complete data! Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Archuleta County