Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1143867

Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui

Observation date: September 26, 2017
Submitted by: Annava
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I was watching birds on my pond and black phoebe was picking up insect non stop. I see her swiftly catching big butterfly . Apparently it was a huge painted lady. butterfly. The butterfly was actually trying to get away and put a fight.
Status: Migrant
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 27, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.