Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1086619

Observation date: June 28, 2016
Submitted by: Chris Carvalho
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Female, ovipositing on showy and tuberosa milkweed in neighborhood garden, planted specifically to create habitat. The first I've seen in this region living here 35 years. Sunny day, light west wind with temperature of 79 degrees F.
Status: Migrant
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 30, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Washington County