Clone of Tagged Butterfly Sighting

2026 Report Sighting

I saw a tagged monarch butterfly, details below.
(Please note your details will NOT be shared or used elsewhere,
and are ONLY being used for the Monarch Butterfly Project.)
Tag Number*
(This will be three UPPER CASE letters, three digits with no spaces)
Your name:*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone number: *
We may need to phone you for further information. Begin with a zero. Do not add the country code +64.
Enter the address where you saw it - the system can find your exact location.*
What was the condition of the butterfly?*

New - orange was bright, indicating the butterfly was newly eclosedFair - colours were faded, more tan than orangePoor/old - wing colour very faded, wings possibly damaged
Dead or alive?*

DeadAlive
Date of Sighting*

DayMonthYear
Date
Hour MinutesAM/PM Option
How sunny was it?*

SunnyPartly cloudyOvercastShowers
How windy was it?*

CalmLight airGentle breezeModerate breezeFresh breezeStrong breeze
If there were other monarch butterflies nearby, please provide more information. Perhaps you noticed other plants/trees nearby which may help identify an overwintering site. Did you see milkweed (e.g. swan plant) nearby?
If you have a photo, could you please email it to trust@nzbutterflies.org.nz?
Thank you for completing this survey!
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2026 Report Sighting