Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1201491

Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta

Observation date: March 27, 2019
Submitted by: Littlewing
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: First butterflies to see in my yard this year, and are hard to photograph because they are very flighty. Warm days in the 60s. They perch on the concrete foundation of the house and on the side of the barn in sunshine.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: March 28, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Crawford County