Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1108209

Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui

Observation date: November 06, 2016
Submitted by: JudyFite
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Here in western Colorado, we do not recall seeing ANY butterfly as late as November, so seeing this one grabbed our attention. Have never seen one this combination of gray & orange.
Status: Migrant
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: November 22, 2016
Coordinator notes: This is a Painted Lady butterfly. Yes, we are having an extended butterfly season here in western Colorado (I live in Montrose). Last one of these I saw in my neighborhood on 11/07 - one day after yours ! There were two others I observed (and have for several weeks) on Monday this week (11/20) - Pigmy Blues and Clouded Sulphurs. This after two days of 22 degree nights. Thanks for the sighting. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Montrose County