Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1122432

Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta

Observation date: April 17, 2017
Submitted by: WINGSaloftinKS
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Taken at an off-the-leash dog park in Lawrence, Kansas, in an open wooded area of it. Lovely and sunny spring day. Weather: Approx. 65 degrees, 50% humidity, comfortable. Photo of amazing underwing detail of Red Admiral while it rested on the trunk of a tree. (Looked like a lioness' "face" in the wing.) There were a few others of its kind flying around in the area. Size: Approx. 1.25"
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: June 25, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Douglas County, United States, Kansas