Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1299751

Observation date: August 22, 2019
Submitted by: HansPG
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Hot, mostly-sunny, summer afternoon; seen in stand of tall plants near the eponymous lake of Hidden Lake Forest Preserve (which is mostly "grassland" around the lake), fluttering gently from plant to plant. The plants appear to be small willows. Its left forewing has significant damage.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 10, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Illinois, DuPage County