Observation date: June 23, 2025
Date notes: sunny, windy, temps dropped into the 70"s after 5 days of extreme heat 90's.. heat index over 100 heat advisory
Submitted by: Allison Barta
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: feeding on wild flowers, once in a while flying down to the sandy trail and resting, then back to feeding. I was surprised that it landed on this wild white petunia
It flew from flower to flower quickly.
Status: Migrant
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: June 23, 2025
Coordinator notes: It seems you are seeing a handful of southern migrants early in Minnesota. I wonder if there have been some strong southerly breezes pushing them northward with the heat? -Jeff Gesell
