Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1369629

Milbert's Tortoiseshell
Aglais milberti

Observation date: August 09, 2023
Date notes: Sunny
Submitted by: Allison Barta
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Feeding on wild alysum, opening its wings very little... timing is everything.. I watched and waited.. for an open wing shot. Then it was a quick open.. so this is blurry. Other butterflies with it, two American coppers, and a Western Checkered White.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: August 28, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Beltrami County