Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1054909

Observation date: July 14, 2015
Date notes: Time uncertain
Submitted by: singingpines
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found in flower garden on an annual flower or grass stalk.
Status: Resident
Verified by: A_baldini
Verified date: January 06, 2019
Coordinator notes: Nice early observation date; these typically aren't seen until August at the earliest. They use purple-flowered asters (usually Machaeranthera sp.) as host plants.
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Douglas County