Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1202976

Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta

Observation date: April 21, 2019
Date notes: There were two Red Admiral Butterflies fluttering above. Either one or both took turns landing on a chair in the back yard.
Submitted by: peroinc5
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It would land on different parts of the one chair and lay flat. It was still for a couple of moments as it stretched out on it.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: April 22, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Wayne County