Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1148051

Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui

Observation date: October 30, 2017
Submitted by: Butterfliesmoths
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: A Fall time sunny day. Butterfly sightings fairly uncommon on Haida Gwaii. This butterfly was on the side of the road in the Village of Queen Charlotte on the gravel, close to where I'd parked my car. It allowed me to move it away from the road area onto to a hairy cats ear flower, where upon it appeared to nourish itself. When I returned 30 minutes later, the butterfly was gone.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: Norbert Kondla
Verified date: November 15, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): British Columbia, Canada