Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1276718

Observation date: September 29, 2020
Submitted by: Calloo
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This butterfly was resting on our back porch post in Olympia, WA. It was there about three hours -- 2 with wings open and 1 with wings closed. Definitely not a butterfly I've seen before. IF it is a Question Mark, it's out of its range. I'm wondering whether this is from one of those butterfly hatching kits?
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: October 05, 2020
Coordinator notes: Definitely not a question mark; this butterfly is well within its expected range. Rest assured!
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Thurston County