Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1332166

Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui

Observation date: July 04, 2022
Submitted by: Kiki Steele
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I noted that the insect was taking nectar from the spent/broken/faded blooms on the pansy plants. I'm assuming that nectar was more ripe, aged, and sweet?
Status: Migrant
Verified by: davidwright
Verified date: July 11, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.