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Clouded Sulpher

Colias philodice

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Description:

A pretty yellow butterfly with a white spot on the wing. This one was about 1" from head to tip of wing

Habitat:

Geneva townsite, near Guanella pass (just south of Georgetown, Colorado)

1 Species ID Suggestions

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Sukaina
Sukaina 11 years ago
Clouded Sulphur
Colias philodice Colias philodice


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6 Comments

HaydenG
HaydenG 11 years ago

I raised three of these this year. Bright yellow with striking markings, very beautiful butterflies.

Sukaina
Sukaina 11 years ago

you are welcome ... and nice shot too

KristaHerman
KristaHerman 11 years ago

Great shot and nice close up. This butterfly has beautiful coloring.

AdamBrown
AdamBrown 11 years ago

Awesome. Thanks Sukaina! Your ID looks correct. I'll make it official:)

AdamBrown
AdamBrown 11 years ago

Thank you Mayra! I was hoping it would spread its wings too, but no luck there.

MayraSpringmann
MayraSpringmann 11 years ago

Beautiful capture!!

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AdamBrown
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AdamBrown

Georgetown, Colorado, USA

Spotted on Jun 16, 2012
Submitted on Jun 17, 2012

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