Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1291406

Observation date: May 23, 2021
Submitted by: DanielS
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On a wooded trail in Athabasca, Alberta with many Aspen and prairie rose (not yet blooming) in late Spring. Partly cloudy, with rain on the way tomorrow. About 19C. Insect at first would fly away as I approached and then eventually settled to the ground long enough for me to get a photo from a very close distance, less than 6" , before flying away again.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: February 10, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Alberta