Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1416042

Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui

Observation date: October 12, 2025
Submitted by: mstanek
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: October 13, 2025
Coordinator notes: The Painted Lady has been scarce this year in California and Arizona. I have seen several in the Sierra this year, but always in small numbers-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Ventura County