Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1428529

Monarch
Danaus plexippus

Observation date: July 20, 2026
Submitted by: maryjanzen
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: very tiny, on underside of common milkweed leaf; sunny, 77F
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: July 20, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Centre County

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