Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1320696

Southwestern Orangetip
Anthocharis thoosa

Observation date: March 12, 2022
Submitted by: kenstin
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 2 ind came to pansies while repotting
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: March 14, 2022
Coordinator notes: Ken, this is called Sara Orangetip by some experts, but other experts (including BAMONA) break off the SW populations into their own species, thoosa, as noted. This is a terrific photo of a male, and a hungry one at that. thanks for submitting
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Sierra County