Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 698501

Observation date: July 16, 2011
Submitted by: Shane Patterson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Near the eastern boundary of Otter Creek Marsh WMA, I found this individual within a meadow dominated by Phalaris arundinacea and Cirsium arvense. Time/conditions: around 1:00 p.m. on a warm day (30.56 degrees Celsius) with party cloudy skies.
Status: Resident
Verified by: nathanbrockman
Verified date: March 02, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Iowa, Tama County