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Colias eurytheme
Family:Pieridae. Subfamily: Coliadinae (Sulphurs). Most likely newly emerged. Orange/yellow with white spot bordered by pink and black. Pink spots, pink border. pink antennae and legs. lime green eyes. Wingspan: 35-70 mm. Adults feed on variety of nectar including dandelion, milkweed, goldenrod and aster.
Front yard by house on Winged Burning Bushes
Night flash
Spotted on Sep 15, 2013
Submitted on Nov 12, 2013
3 Comments
Thanks so much! I am still stunned over this gorgeous orange sulphur. Never seen anything like it and this is one of the most common butterflies in my area. Extra gorgeous. Thanks!
spectacular photo! i am speechless, carol...
Beautiful butterfly Carol!