Observation date: May 30, 2025
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: At least several (or more) individuals observed flying in an alfalfa field, alighting on alfalfa blossoms, and nectaring. Perhaps basking as well. Some had distinctly more orange in their hind wing median bands than others.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: May 31, 2025
Coordinator notes: very early in the season for these to be in Albuquerque area in good numbers. possibly there were overwintering larvae . . .
