Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1243455

Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui

Observation date: March 04, 2020
Submitted by: Ed Rothwell
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: March 15, 2020
Coordinator notes: The shape of the forewing tip, as well as the blue-centered submarginal spots on the upper hindwing, lead me to suspect that this individual is not genetically pure. --js
Checklist region(s): United States, Arizona, Maricopa County