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Orange Sulphur Butterfly

Colias eurytheme

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:

On ice plant blooms along a front yard.

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gatorfellows
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gatorfellows

Texas, USA

Spotted on Apr 25, 2015
Submitted on Apr 26, 2015

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