Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1138820

Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui

Observation date: September 01, 2017
Submitted by: Jafar48
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I'm not sure what the host plant is because it just appeared in my garden one day. It appears to me to be in the Hollyhock family with small purple veined flowers. I also saw signs of the caterpillars having been in a couple of thistle plants farther down my garden. There was lots of big poop and it has been pretty hot lately. I never saw it moving.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: February 03, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Alberta