Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1058549

Observation date: July 29, 2015
Submitted by: JRonan17
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This butterfly was feeding on Pickerelweed along the shore of a lake. He was very skittish at first but eventually ignored the canoe and occupants and we got within 8 feet of him, which is good for a Monarch.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: August 02, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Hamilton County