Observation date: August 17, 2021
Submitted by: Marta Reece
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on the tall brush bordering the Rio Grande which consists mostly of willows, with some salt cedar and mesquite. Only one individual was observed. The weather was clear and pleasant, following heavy rains.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 19, 2021
Coordinator notes: Right you are, Marta. this is the 'Desert' Viceroy, a riparian specialist in the Southwest because its larvae eat willows only. and we know where the willows grow. these are beautiful images. thanks for submitting!
