Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1318308

Mexican Yellow
Eurema mexicana

Observation date: December 23, 2021
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Late season observation of an individual nectaring from water speedwell flowers growing along the Rio Grande bank. This river reach has permanent low flow due to wastewater discharge up-channel. The day was warm, sunny, and with light, gusting wind.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: January 04, 2022
Coordinator notes: quite lovely. I expect that reach of channel will have something flying ay warm day this winter.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County