Observation date: June 22, 2025
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: One of two ladies taking nectar from Tamarisk flowers on the bank of the Rio Grande west of Mesilla, New Mexico. A small migration arrived with light wind and humidity from approaching tropical storm-generated cloud masses. The mid-day was hot, humid, windy, and under full sunshine.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: June 26, 2025
Coordinator notes: great pics, Jim, thanks for sharing. I hope the rains continue for a while.
