Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1411188

Monarch
Danaus plexippus

Observation date: August 11, 2025
Submitted by: rynthae
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seen drinking nectar from a zinnia flower on a sunny day in a backyard garden.
Status: Migrant
Verified by: talusrutgers
Verified date: April 01, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Staunton

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