Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1317982

Lyside Sulphur
Kricogonia lyside

Observation date: December 25, 2021
Submitted by: Marta Reece
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Feeding on nectar. The butterfly was much larger than other sulphurs, uniformly light lemon yellow/greenish in color, and without any dark dorsal markings.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: December 28, 2021
Coordinator notes: first one seen this year and yes, a new late record for this butterfly, by about a month! quite a nice Christmas gift!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County

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