Observation date: July 19, 2025
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Individual ovipositing upon leaf-stems and fruits of false indigo bush tall shrubs established along the Rio Grande and next to the bike path west of Mesilla, NM. The midday was hot, calm, and under full sun.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: January 15, 2026
Coordinator notes: terrific shots and documentation, Jim. I think Marine Blue will place eggs on any legume. I'm not sure that has been documented for every legume (there are so many), so this is very helpful.
