Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 615269

Monarch
Danaus plexippus

Observation date: August 12, 2011
Submitted by: iowafirebird
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I was walking in a small park close to the mall in Coralville around 7 in the evening and I managed to take many photos as it was spending some time landing on various tree leaves and plants.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Dennis Schlicht
Verified date: September 08, 2011
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Johnson County, Iowa, United States

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