Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 687273

Monarch
Danaus plexippus

Observation date: October 19, 2011
Submitted by: aut2bhomeincarolina
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Monarchs are supposed to be migrating through South Carolina. I saw this one in my backyard in Manning, SC 29102. It drank nectar from the butterfly bush and also from the camellia behind it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: October 19, 2011
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Clarendon County, South Carolina, United States

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