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Dainty sulphur
Nathalis iole
36.6678, -96.3372
Field Notes
Description:
The fore wings elongated shape is distinctive. The upper side of the wings is yellow with the tip of the fore wing being black. Black bars extend along the trailing edge of the fore wing and the leading edge of the hind wing. Male Dainty Sulphurs have an oval scent patch (called an androconial spot) in each hind wing bar. The androconial spot is reddish-orange but fades to pale yellow after death. The underside of the wings varies depending on the season. Summer individuals have yellowish hind wings whereas winter individuals have greenish-gray hind wings. Both forms have black spots near the fore wing margin and have a yellowish-orange patch near the base of the fore wing. (information from Wikipedia)
Habitat:
Rocky area next to a stream. It was puddling on the wet substrate.
Notes:
Photographed at Osage Hills State Park
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