Date: 08/19/2023

Number: 2

A male spent at least 3 hours this afternoon patrolling our garden, especially the area with all the milkweed. He just went back and forth in a zigzaggy pattern, rarely stopping. I have never seen this behavior before. A female stopped by the milkweed briefly and he immediately went and tried to mate with her. I think unsuccessfully as they were only together for a minute. 82 degrees, south wind 15 mph. Both monarchs were very fresh looking.

Urbana, IL

Latitude: 40.1 Longitude: -88.2

Observed by: Kevin
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