Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 995662

Observation date: July 24, 2014
Submitted by: Elaine Link
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The Sachem fed on the purple coneflowers for a long time on this warm, sunny day. It didn't move from flower to flower very often, but had to put up with a couple of dozen bumble bees. This butterfly species is a frequent visitor.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Doug Taron
Verified date: August 01, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Illinois, Macoupin County