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Sulphur (LEP36) Colias alexandra A
sulphur of the Rocky Mountains and surrounding areas. The very bright yellow wings of the male
are set off by sharp black margins. The
female is a paler shade of yellow, and has only a bit of charcoal dusting
around the forewing tips. Underneath,
this butterfly is colored a cool green.
It perches on a host plant, the golden banner. |