Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1235493

Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui

Observation date: September 23, 2019
Submitted by: thomas o. taylor
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This butterfly has the white spot in the square orange area that separates American and Painted lady butterflies. This butterfly has a rear section of the wing missing which the painted ladies the previous day did not
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: February 07, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Alberta