Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1338778

Observation date: August 07, 2022
Submitted by: Stacey D
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Newly eclosed Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) on fence eave above and a couple feet from host plants Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) and Butterflyweed milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) in butterfly garden bed, late morning, Chapel Hill, Chatham County, NC, sunny, ~85F.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: August 12, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.

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