Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1386813

Orange Sulphur
Colias eurytheme

Observation date: July 14, 2024
Submitted by: DeepSkyKelly
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I was a little thrown by the boldness of this individual's coloration and initially thought it might be a species I wasn't familiar with.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 17, 2024
Coordinator notes: I see what you mean. maybe the warm season individuals are brighter, bolder. and it is a male, so perhaps that contributes.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Colfax County