Tag Archives: Colias philodice
Uncertain Taxonomy
A year ago lightning ignited the Cove Fire in the Modoc National Forest near Adin CA (Modoc County). About 31,000 acres were burned before the fire was contained. Since then Leonard and periodically return to a site along Forest Road … Continue reading
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Tagged clouded sulfur, Colias eurytheme, Colias philodice, common sulfur, natural history, orange sulfur
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Clouded Sulfur
Several butterflies were flying about the Cove Fire site (Modoc National Forest Road 40N11 near Adin CA) when Leonard and I visited it on 09-24-2017, about seven weeks after the fire was controlled. (see “Resilience” on 08-28-17) I was surprised … Continue reading
Posted in Butterflies, Insects
Tagged butterfly, clouded sulfur, Colias philodice, Cove Fire, natural history
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