Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1319729

Observation date: October 03, 2021
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Queens nectaring from purple aster flowers on plants growing within a large stand in the Rio Grande floodplain. The afternoon was warm, windy, and under full sun.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: March 04, 2022
Coordinator notes: females
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County