Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1186607

Observation date: September 09, 2018
Submitted by: WINGSaloftinKS
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This Monarch was just about 6 feet away from the Viceroy I had just photographed, also on one of the tall sunflowers, but feeding on the flower's nectar. Size: Approx. 4" wingspan. Weather: Nice, approx. 80 degrees, blue skies with a few clouds, light winds.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: September 10, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Douglas County, United States, Kansas