Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1250718

Observation date: April 24, 2020
Submitted by: cjgoin
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I saw a Viceroy at Mesilla Dam, NM on April 24th, 2020. A photo is attached.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: June 02, 2020
Coordinator notes: CJ, the Viceroy inhabits willow thickets up and down the Rio Grande. In northern NM they are orange and mimic the Monarch. in southern NM they are mahogany colored and mimic Queens.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County