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Lyside Sulphur
Stanley Jones

Lyside Sulphur (Kricogonia lyside)

Lyside Sulphur (Kricogonia lyside: Pieridae) Wingspan 3.8-6.0 cm (1.5-2.4 in).
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Habitat
South Texas Plains vegetational area. Mesquite and brush grassland at 23 m (75 ft) elevation.
Location
Laguna Seca Ranch, north of Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
April 2019
Scientific name
Kricogonia lyside
Equipment used
Canon
KC Foggin
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Stands out well in that setting Stanley. Is that Clay Soil or as we call it down here Gumbo soil ;) A beautiful image of this Sulfur guy!
 
B
wonderful setting for this handsome butterfly, Stanley, gorgeous warm colors, top notch, many tfs!!!
 
delia todd
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Such pretty little things, and he shows well with that sandy background.

Another cracking picture for us today Stanley - many thanks lad.
 
Doc Duck
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I wonder what that name means. In Norwegian "lys ide" means bright idea ;)
 

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