Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1399608

Mead's Sulphur
Colias meadii

Observation date: July 08, 2024
Submitted by: Joshua C
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: One of multiple seen on both days. Most of the time they were just patrolling along the trail and didn't stop to perch, but the bright orange uppersides made their identity obvious even in flight.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: April 14, 2025
Coordinator notes: I agree they can be easier to ID when flying.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Taos County