Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1290622

Observation date: May 15, 2021
Submitted by: stevecary
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 3 or 4 seen debating ownership of a patch of kinnickinnic, so probably males; mild, partly cloudy. perching, basking, little nectar available; very dry conditions overall; not much of anything else flying
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: May 16, 2021
Coordinator notes: we were hoping to see C. polios, too, but no such luck. poor conditions overall.
Checklist region(s): Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States