Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1274164

Observation date: July 13, 2020
Date notes: The butterfly was at a Silverleaf Nightshade plant.
Submitted by: JudyLY
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: September 12, 2020
Coordinator notes: thanks, Judy! yes, this is Desert Queen (Danaus gilippus strigosus), the mimicry model for Desert Viceroy (Limenitis archippus obsoleta). Lack of a scent patch on the hindwing makes this a female.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County