Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1051303

Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui

Observation date: June 29, 2015
Submitted by: Linda Fink
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Only opened its wings to fly, never when sitting on the flower. Only went to rose campion flowers although there were lots of other varieties to choose from.
Status: Migrant
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 29, 2015
Coordinator notes: Not a West Coast Lady-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Yamhill County