Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1424065

Monarch
Danaus plexippus

Observation date: May 31, 2026
Submitted by: John Wells
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This female enjoyed the lantana flowers, then moved to a nearby pink swamp milkweed to deposit eggs. Also visited the butterfly milkweed for egg deposit, hopefully.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: June 11, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Brevard County

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