Observation date: August 03, 2022
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A dull-colored and tattered female monarch oviposited on the underside of emerging whorled milkweed flower buds; the milkweed plants having become established along the Rio Grande bank. This individual also spent some time on a Baccharis shrub flower cluster, elevated above the milkweed plants. The morning was warm, sunny, and with steady but light wind.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 06, 2022
Coordinator notes: terrific, Jim. thanks for all your efforts on behalf of monarchs!!