Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1311809

Goatweed Leafwing
Anaea andria

Observation date: September 15, 2021
Submitted by: Rob Wu
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It flushed on approach and landed back in a desert willow (Chilopsis linearis) in the Pollinator Garden at Building 163, Main Post, WSMR. I was assuming it was a male since I didn't see any patterning in the bright orange dorsal wing surfaces.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: September 20, 2021
Coordinator notes: very nice!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico