Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1342495

Observation date: September 03, 2022
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Male flying, alighting on weedy vegetation. We have seen one or more Monarchs nearly every day in appropriate habitat this late summer, seemingly far more than in the previous several years when they appeared to be quite scarce.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: September 04, 2022
Coordinator notes: that is good news!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Santa Fe County