Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1427187

Observation date: July 08, 2026
Submitted by: Cheri Stevens
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It kept flying around and landing on different items. It would also have its tongue out tasting everything it was landing on. Including me. Partly cloudy with temps in the low 80s.
Status: Resident
Verified by: talusrutgers
Verified date: July 09, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Allegan County