Observation date: May 12, 2026
Submitted by: Dogoszhi
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: At first, perched on a dead plant stalk. Then moved to a common dandelion and began nectaring. In an area that has seen thinning, but in a mostly forested (ponderosa, spruce-fir) valley bottom. Sunny, cool, light breeze at most.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: May 13, 2026
Coordinator notes: this is a new early record for NM, formerly May 25.
