Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1274178

Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui

Observation date: August 06, 2020
Submitted by: JudyLY
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Both sides of the entrance road to the park are filled with Plains Sunflowers that attract both butterflies and birds.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: September 12, 2020
Coordinator notes: I call them temporary colonists because they will soon be flying south, monarch-style, to escape our winters. You might see quite a few next month. or perhaps not.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County