Sleepy orange

Description:

A medium-sized Pierid with a rather slow flight, usually close to the ground. Upperside of wings flash a lovely burnt orange. Underside of wings have variable markings: in winter form, underside of hindwing is brick red, brown, or tan; in summer form it is orange-yellow. Diagonal brown markings on underside of hindwings are distinguishable in all variations. (information from BugGuide)

Habitat:

Roadside along a deciduous forest

Notes:

This butterfly was spotted along a damp roadside pull-off, where many different species were "puddling."