Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1017220

Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui

Observation date: September 27, 2014
Date notes: unseasonably warm day
Submitted by: Jane Banks
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: September 29, 2014
Coordinator notes: The Monarch is a lot bigger than this, and a more even orange colour. The Painted Lady is also a migrant, probably heading back south right about now. Ross layberry
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario