Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1202272

Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui

Observation date: April 12, 2019
Submitted by: WINGSaloftinKS
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Saw this Painted Lady at the dog park flying around the ground and grass (saw several other Painted Ladies throughout the park as well). Once I started taking pictures, it settled down and I could move in closer. Size: Approx. 2" wingspan. Weather: Approx. 52 degrees, sunny blue skies, chilly and very windy
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: April 12, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Douglas County