Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 986759

Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui

Observation date: July 08, 2014
Submitted by: aruba513
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I found I found this on my newly planted holly hock plant. I live in Delaware. The plant I purchased at Lowes. The plant container is from North Carolina. I raise painted lady butterflies but I know it's not a painted lady. Any help with identifying would be great. Thank you
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: richardhsmith
Verified date: July 10, 2014
Coordinator notes: Many caterpillars such as this have color variations. For more discussion, write to richard.smith@jhuapl.edu
Checklist region(s): United States, Delaware