Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1366731

Observation date: August 01, 2023
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Flying from the ground along the larger of the two main ponds into the foliage of a Rio Grande Cottonwood where I was able to photograph it. It appears that a bird may have removed a section of one of the butterfly's hind wings.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 01, 2023
Coordinator notes: darn birds!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Rio Arriba County