Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1323098

Western Tailed-Blue
Cupido amyntula

Observation date: April 27, 2022
Submitted by: Marta Reece
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: In the streambed of the Rio Grande about halfway between the bridge at Calle del Norte and I 10. The location was close to a bed of flowers at the river's edge, but not feeding. The day was windy and warm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: May 06, 2022
Coordinator notes: good diagnosis, Marta!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County