Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1408467

Observation date: July 20, 2025
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Flying, alighting on Horsetail Milkweed plants and taking in nectar. Only the second Monarch we have observed this year. The first was at the nearby Santa Fe Municipal Recreation Complex on June 28. I was unable to obtain a photo on that occasion. Possibly a male?
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 21, 2025
Coordinator notes: so there are here, if in the usual low numbers; yes, probably a male. thanks for documenting it !
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Santa Fe County