Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1353749

Definite Patch
Chlosyne definita

Observation date: April 09, 2023
Submitted by: Gordon Berman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Nectaring on what I think is threadleaf groundsel, Senecio douglasii, on the southern slope of Picacho Peak.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: April 10, 2023
Coordinator notes: these were only recently confirmed from Dona Ana County; we seem to see them there every year, but not common, so a great find!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County