Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1145269

Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui

Observation date: September 18, 2017
Submitted by: Ed Harrison
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Butterfly found along gravel driveway in open area surrounded by mixed forest. Temp lo 70s. I suspect this is a Vanessa cardui, but would like verification or alternative species ID. Thanks!
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: October 08, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Saratoga County, United States, New York

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