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Butterflies and Moths of New Mexico
Most Recent Sightings in New Mexico
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Tailed Copper
Lycaena arota
Observed: Jul 25, 2024
Submitted by: topper72
Verified: Jul 27, 2024
Verified by: stevecary
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Arachne Checkerspot
Poladryas arachne
Observed: Jul 25, 2024
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Verified: Jul 27, 2024
Verified by: stevecary
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Douglas Fir Tussock Moth
Orgyia pseudotsugata
Observed: Jul 25, 2024
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Verified: Jul 27, 2024
Verified by: jwileyrains
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Arizona Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis arizonensis
Observed: Jul 23, 2024
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Verified: Jul 25, 2024
Verified by: stevecary
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Arizona Sister
Adelpha eulalia
Observed: Jul 23, 2024
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Verified: Jul 25, 2024
Verified by: stevecary
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Bordered Patch
Chlosyne lacinia
Observed: Jul 23, 2024
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Verified: Jul 25, 2024
Verified by: stevecary
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Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
Observed: Jul 23, 2024
Submitted by: asombro_institute
Verified: Jul 24, 2024
Verified by: stevecary
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Weidemeyer's Admiral
Limenitis weidemeyerii
Observed: Jul 23, 2024
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Verified: Jul 27, 2024
Verified by: stevecary
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Gulf Fritillary
Agraulis vanillae
Observed: Jul 23, 2024
Submitted by: asombro_institute
Verified: Jul 24, 2024
Verified by: stevecary
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Queen
Danaus gilippus
Observed: Jul 23, 2024
Submitted by: asombro_institute
Verified: Jul 24, 2024
Verified by: stevecary
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Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
Observed: Jul 23, 2024
Submitted by: asombro_institute
Verified: Jul 24, 2024
Verified by: stevecary
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Common Mestra
Mestra amymone
Observed: Jul 23, 2024
Submitted by: asombro_institute
Verified: Jul 24, 2024
Verified by: stevecary