Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1418543

Observation date: August 13, 2025
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Individual nectaring from climbing milkweed flowers growing from the bank of the primary canal carrying diverted irrigation water from Leasburg Dam, New Mexico. The morning was warming, calm, and under full sunshine.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: January 08, 2026
Coordinator notes: lovely!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County