Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1141303

Monarch
Danaus plexippus

Observation date: September 13, 2017
Submitted by: Pegasus24
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The monarch was flying from one sedum plant to another. It would land on the sedum flower and drink it's nectar. The temperature was about 72˚ and sunny.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: September 16, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Saratoga County, United States, New York

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