Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1280578

Observation date: July 27, 2020
Submitted by: COA1955
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Lots of Queen butterflies this year, was even able to raise a few on potted swamp milkweed in outdoor habitat. This one was partial to the native Verbena hastata.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: November 28, 2020
Coordinator notes: A beauty Char....when did you see the first Queens in your area and how about fall. Did you see/rear any others to then? Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Morgan County