Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1319172

Tailed Orange
Pyrisitia proterpia

Observation date: October 30, 2021
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Individuals nectaring from turpentine bush flowers at the edge of the parking area for Soledad/Bar Canyon trails. The afternoon was warm, windy, and under bright sunshine.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: February 01, 2022
Coordinator notes: Tailed, not sleepy, but I'm sure you know that.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County