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Sara orangetip, Pacific orangetip

Anthocharis sara

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Field Notes

Description:

Cream colored butterfly with orange wing tips. Speckled under side of wings.

Habitat:

Scrubland dominated by sage, toyon and grasses.

Notes:

Foraging on vine-y nightshade flowers.

Reference Links:

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

Species ID Suggestions

Sara Orangetip

Anthocharis sara

nebert.david
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2012

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