Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1134711

Observation date: August 10, 2017
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Derby Hill Bird Observatory these were common everywhere we went so very glad to see so much milkweed and monarchs. The People in the north east are doing the right thing to let the milkweed grow so the monarchs can survive also saw some larva and lots of mating Pairs. wonder if you could tell me what month they return to Mexico the country from Mexico Ny.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: August 17, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Oswego County, United States, New York