Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1321804

Observation date: April 02, 2022
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Eleven individuals observed flying and alighting on the ground, on live and dead vegetation and on rocks in Pinyon Pine/juniper/Ponderosa Pine woodland along approx. 1.5 miles of trail. Many were basking and some were interacting in flight with another individual of the species. In addition, 24 Mourning Cloaks were counted along this same section of trail.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: April 04, 2022
Coordinator notes: it sounds like a very busy segment of trail!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Santa Fe County