Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1392246

Orange Sulphur
Colias eurytheme

Observation date: August 25, 2024
Submitted by: Chrustay
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This area had decent rains up until the the about three weeks ago. Well-above average temperatures seemed to have dried out a lot of the surrounding prairie vegetation. Yet we have a pretty fresh adult here at the lake. Overall, few other butterflies around.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 26, 2024
Coordinator notes: a rare report of a butterfly from DeBaca County. thank you !
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, De Baca County