Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1341598

Observation date: August 28, 2022
Submitted by: joel151
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This larva was observed feeding on a very decrepit-looking roadside milkweed (A. oenotheroides I think?) along with two Queen larvae.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 31, 2022
Coordinator notes: thanks for documenting that oenotheroides can host monarchs!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Luna County