Butterflies and Moths of North America

collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

  Sighting 1003628

Observation date: August 28, 2014
Submitted by: Ralph S. Carlson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This and three other specimens were feeding on plants whose blooms are consistently visited by monarch butterflies -- several of which were ranging around the blossom heads above the stalks shown in the photographs. These are in plantings on the south rim of the pond in the driveway loop in front of the botanic garden's office building/gift shop/library & archive.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Josiah Gilbert
Verified date: September 01, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.