Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1428412

American Lady
Vanessa virginiensis

Observation date: July 19, 2026
Submitted by: maryjanzen
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: feeding on dense blazing star; partly cloudy, 74F
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: July 19, 2026
Coordinator notes: The more common lady of the two…
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Centre County

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