Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1428371

Monarch
Danaus plexippus

Observation date: July 18, 2026
Submitted by: zbeckb
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny, humid 90° day. This butterfly was flying and landing on coneflowers in a flower garden.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: July 19, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Indiana, Lawrence County

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