Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1309533

Observation date: August 28, 2021
Submitted by: JudyLY
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A pair looked like it was mating up in a tree along one of the park trails. There were a few additional of these butterflies in the same vicinity, and one tried to interfere with the pair.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: September 09, 2021
Coordinator notes: excellent observation, Judy! The intruder (no doubt a male) does not surprise me. Females attract attention!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County