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Dainty Sulphur

Nathalis iole

Description:

Smallest yellow butterfly likely to be seen in the U.S.

Habitat:

Spotted this one in a vast open field with mostly short grasses, scattered yucca, sunflower, and elm trees.

Notes:

Very common species with long flight season.

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BugEric
Spotted by
BugEric

Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

Spotted on Jun 5, 2012
Submitted on Dec 31, 2012

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