Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1027150

Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui

Observation date: February 10, 2015
Submitted by: MAKI
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Hundreds of Painted Ladies concentrated along a 1.5-mile long section of trail adjacent to Pipes Canyon Creek. Chasing each other, feeding, and landing on dirt and mud. Much more widespread out in the Wildlife Preserve away from the creek.
Status: Migrant
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: February 13, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.