Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui

Observation date: May 11, 2019
Submitted by: gregslak
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Heavy rains this past winter have enabled a Spring flourishing with wildflowers ...and butterflies. Including a massive migration of Painted Ladies.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 27, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.