Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1347212

Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui

Observation date: October 18, 2022
Submitted by: KatieD11
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Unusually warm October, but we've had a few hard frosts; not sure how this one is still alive! . +19 Celsius and sunny when I saw it. Sure hope it heads south ASAP.
Status: Resident
Verified by: alchem30
Verified date: April 09, 2023
Coordinator notes: Fully agree with submission
Checklist region(s): Canada, Saskatchewan