Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1234949

Large Orange Sulphur
Phoebis agarithe

Observation date: September 25, 2019
Submitted by: reginacohn
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was busy puddling in the mud.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 26, 2019
Coordinator notes: The big question is are they going to become a permanent resident? Until 2008, only about 5 had ever been caught in the state. And how far north will they spread?