Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1421467

Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui

Observation date: April 11, 2026
Submitted by: Cascade Colors
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Two different individuals, same willow shrub
Status: Migrant
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: April 12, 2026
Coordinator notes: Correct ID...looks like a female...and in very good condition! We have had very few PLs come through Montrose in the last couple of weeks or so but obviously reaching into the mountains fairly quickly. I've seen them here in a couple of past years at the rate of 100's per hour but it has been several years since that last happened. Take care and thanks for taking the time to submit your observations to BAMONA. Its a bit more personable than iNAT though that is a good site to report too also...and perhaps you do? Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Grand County