Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1378570

West Coast Lady
Vanessa annabella

Observation date: April 27, 2024
Submitted by: mcvaugh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This adult was flying quickly all around for many minutes, with few rests. It then spent time on several leaves of a lavatera seedling (Malva assurgentiflora, about 2 ft tall), presumably laying eggs. Then it fed briefly on the flower of a Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum × superbum), before departing. Brightly sunny, upper 60s deg F.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: April 28, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.