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Sara Orangetip

Anthocharis sara

Photo by Jaybird
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Field Notes

Description:

A small butterfly, white on dorsal wing with orange spot on apical area of dorsal forewing. Ventral hindwing with green-black mottling on a cream-colored background. Forewing length: 17-24mm. The bright orange spot on the dorsal forewing is an excellent distinguishing feature.

Habitat:

Leaf litter near Virgin River.

Reference Links:

Sara Orangetip, Anthocharis sara

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PublishedNovember 30, 2011

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