Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1332145

Observation date: July 07, 2022
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Individual was perched on the trunk of an oak tree along Pine Tree Trail, near the Aguirre Springs Campground, located on the east-facing slope of the Organ Mountains. It proceeded to walk down the trunk then onto a large limb to hide within a mistletoe plant, established at the trunk and branch interface. The afternoon was hot, humid, windy, and under full sunlight.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 13, 2022
Coordinator notes: Jim, these are superb images, but Satyr Comma rather than Q-mark. Assuming you're "OK", I'll be using one of these in BofNM, with gratitude.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County