Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 856722

Milbert's Tortoiseshell
Aglais milberti

Observation date: May 19, 2013
Submitted by: Eve Forward
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: There were several of these, along with some Mourning Cloaks. They were fighting with each other and the mourning cloaks. Sunny day, patch of blooming wallflowers. This one was tired from fighting and landed on the ground and crawled onto my thumb, then flew off after resting a bit.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: May 20, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Island County