Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1143535

Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui

Observation date: September 22, 2017
Submitted by: whhowe
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Nectaring on goldenrods. Huge "outbreak" in western NY at this time during a prolonged heat wave. Many people on listserves commenting on their abundance in fields. All those I have looked at carefully have been V. cardui in very fresh condition
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: September 26, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Ontario County, United States, New York

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