Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1025866

Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui

Observation date: January 07, 2015
Submitted by: MAKI
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Hill topping, landing on ground, saw about 6 of them. The big pod ceanothus is in bloom. There were also Red Admirals on same hilltop.
Status: Migrant
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: February 05, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Ventura County