Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui

Observation date: December 14, 2017
Submitted by: Lisahug
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: has been below freezing at night for several nights. about 62 degrees and sunny when saw this ragged butterfly. Only butterfly seen all day while doing a Christmas Bird Count.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: December 15, 2017
Coordinator notes: It was not too long ago that it was said Painted Lady's cannot overwinter within the USA. They are in Bakersfield as well. So much for the idea global warming is always bad-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): Marin County, United States, California