Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1313912

Observation date: October 08, 2021
Submitted by: Midway Station
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Monarch on zinnias, near roses, native milkweed and fresh water nearby. Subject was in competition for flowers with a rather large bumble bee. First sighting in weeks, 70s temperatures (very warm for October) and we had rain the night before.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: October 08, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Illinois, Cook County