Observation date: March 05, 2024
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Common butterfly species along the Rio Grande Trail, nectaring from coyote willow flowers/catkins providing a pretty composition (with some backlighting), my first photographic opportunity for butterflies in 2024. The late morning was sunny, cool, and with a light wind.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: March 14, 2024
Coordinator notes: the heavily marked (dark paint along ventral veins) spring version