Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1001655

Observation date: August 14, 2014
Submitted by: Kimberly Mrozinski
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Solitary female Monarch sighted at about 1:45. Nectared on Tithonia "Torch" and zinnias for approximately two hours. Three varieties of milkweed available in the garden (Asclepias incarnata, perennis, and tuberosa)but I did not observe it visit any of the milkweed.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 18, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.