Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1344514

Observation date: September 18, 2022
Submitted by: DJ Jones
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny day, clear blue skies, 75°F, the painted lady butterfly visited a large butterfly bush and an herb plant which included basil, flying with the monarchs of which there were several monarchs perhaps 15 - 20 at the butterfly bush.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: elsner
Verified date: September 29, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Manistee County