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Orange Sulphur

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:

Plants growing along shoreline of Lewisville Lake.

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joanbstanley
Spotted by
joanbstanley

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on Aug 19, 2013
Submitted on Aug 22, 2013

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