Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1420555

Observation date: March 21, 2026
Date notes: Extremely warm day and current weather pattern; feels summery out
Submitted by: tjay13
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: ~8650 ft. A few on the road near Borrego Mesa Campground. HWs rubbed together like a hairstreak
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: March 25, 2026
Coordinator notes: this is a nice record. pretty early for that latitude, but I suppose we'll get used to it
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Rio Arriba County