Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1318469

Observation date: August 28, 2021
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A pre-mating pair of viceroys exhibited various behavioral activities while perching on a three-square bulrush stem overhanging the bank-full Rio Grande. The early afternoon conditions were hot, sunny, and breezy.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: January 13, 2022
Coordinator notes: wonderful!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County