Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1380353

Desert Marble
Euchloe lotta

Observation date: May 20, 2024
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Roosting on plant for the night got it to walk to my finger to take photo's in the sun, pacific crest trail out of Kennedy meadows along the Kern river. One of your spots. Saw many though this one was worn some were new. warm days and cool nights. Clear sky's dry with good nectar. Still very green and lush in most area's.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 06, 2024
Coordinator notes: Based on the forewing spot, I think this is lotta, but Euchloe hyantis is also up there with lotta-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Tulare County