Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1307481

Observation date: August 17, 2021
Date notes: Image Time/Date stamped.
Submitted by: MarkSCitsay
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 83 degrees F, 10+ mph wind SSE direction. Monarchs on Liatris ssp. nearby for comparison to Viceroy. Viceroy preferred Boneset(Eupatorium ssp.) First one noted in our native plant garden. Flying freely and flight behavior similar to Monarch.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: September 20, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Washington County