Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1130070

Monarch
Danaus plexippus

Observation date: July 25, 2017
Submitted by: monikawood
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Remained on milkweed leaf even as I got very close. ( Possibly depositing an egg?)
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: July 29, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Steuben County, United States, New York

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