Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1027117

West Coast Lady
Vanessa annabella

Observation date: February 13, 2015
Submitted by: wapperdude
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Butterfly was injured, perhaps by a cat. Other than wing damage, seemed fine, normal behavior. Sunny, warm morning.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: February 13, 2015
Coordinator notes: I have seen a cat attack a Buckeye. It could have been a bird, or normal wing wear-Ken Davenport