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Orange Sulphur Butterfly

Colias eurytheme

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Description:

Quite variable. Upperside of male yellow with orange overlay, yellow veins, wide black border, and dark black cell spot. Female yellow or white with irregular black border surrounding light spots. Underside hindwing spot silver with 2 concentric dark rings, and a spot above it. Wing Span: 1 3/8 - 2 3/4 inches (3.5 - 7 cm).

Habitat:

In the grass and low vegetation along a path through an urban park.

Reference Links:

Colias eurytheme, Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

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