Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1130644

Monarch
Danaus plexippus

Observation date: July 31, 2017
Submitted by: Jben745
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seen in a field near my home on a sunny, warm morning. They were feeding on Purple Loosestrife and Thistle blossoms.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: July 31, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Monroe County, United States, New York

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