Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1402180

Observation date: September 22, 2021
Date notes: Monarch that seemed to be exhausted. We mixed up a weak hummingbird nectar which it (male) consumed. After sitting in the sun a bit, it seemed to rebound
Submitted by: John Heneghan
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: August 31, 2025
Coordinator notes: Very interesting. Male monarch, of course.
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Keweenaw County