Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1342524

Observation date: September 03, 2022
Submitted by: Bombyx-Aurelia
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Feeding on flowers in a public park. It would feed, then fly around the flowerbed and return to feeding, repeating this several times. I am certain it is a male because I can see the black dot on the hindwing in one of my pictures. It was sunny, hot afternoon with a humidex of over 30 degrees celsius.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: September 04, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Quebec