Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1012811

Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui

Observation date: September 11, 2014
Submitted by: maria.hoffman6@...
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A mix of sun and clouds, 80F, very humid. Butterfly was feeding on butterfly bush. Very tattered, rear wings almost gone.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: September 12, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Suffolk County