Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 718289

Observation date: June 11, 2012
Submitted by: Ranger Karen
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It's on a purple aster plant (macaeranthera) under cottonwood trees within a few yards of a pond. Weather was sunny and temps reached the 90s by later in the afternoon. Possible ID is thanks to colleague Steve Cary of Santa Fe who suggested I post here for more info/confirmation.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: September 26, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Bernalillo County