Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta

Observation date: November 13, 2022
Submitted by: kjaldridge
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny, chilly (48 degrees), breezy out. Hiking at Mars Court/Cibola National Forest (Wild Turkey/David Canyon Road/Turkey Trot trails). Butterfly observed flying along David Canyon trail near intersection with Turkey Trot trail. Landed on my hand briefly then flew for a bit before landing on edge of trail.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: November 23, 2022
Coordinator notes: thanks for submitting. Happy Thanksgiving!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Bernalillo County