Observation date: August 25, 2020
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A somewhat ragged individual observed on a Reed Canary Grass leaf in an area regularly irrigated by treated effluent water; no water flowing today. Host plant Coyote Willow common in the area.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 31, 2020
Coordinator notes: Rene, this is a good find, even for Santa Fe County! upon reviewing my data for this critter, I see that it has been seen also along the Pecos River and in the Canadian River watershed, but not commonly. Desert Viceroy is known also from the Gila R., Mimbres R., and Bootheel.
