Thanks for the correction Mr. Walton. The fact that this female is red actually indicates that it should be cardinalis rather than pius. G.B does state that while pius is similar to cardinalis, cardinalis typically has more red than pius. This is something that I did overlook during my original identification. Thank you for consulting Dr. Edwards and making this correction.

the revision of this genus states that they are an "uncommon but widespread species." The only state record for the NE seems to be Pennsylvania. Also the revision states that the northern form is supposed to be the yellow form like the ones posted from the SW by Louis. The color variation that you found, Tom, is said to be found from Virginia to Florida, so maybe this one is lost. Either way, this girl was a great find. The image is very nice, so it's a great addition to the guide.