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Painted Lady - Vanessa cardui
Copyright © 2007 Robert L. Pearson

Painted Lady - Vanessa cardui
Skull Valley, AZ, Yavapai, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA
February 16, 2007
I had seen these moving into the area for a few days before I managed to get a photo.

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Contributed by Robert L. Pearson on 18 February, 2007 - 9:39pm

Iowa State University is interested in sightings like yours.
If you're interested in reporting and/or finding out more:
http://www.public.iastate.edu/~mariposa/mireport.htm
… Ron Hemberger, 20 February, 2007 - 9:19am login or register to post comments

They're appearing here at the same time.
In the last week, I've seen these in increasing numbers, Mourning Cloaks ditto, and one Fiery Skipper. Am hoping for more variety, as we have a NABA hike searching for blues this weekend.
… Ron Hemberger, 18 February, 2007 - 11:01pm login or register to post comments

 
Blues
Saw the first one here this last week also. Happy "Hunting"! BobP
… Robert L. Pearson, 19 February, 2007 - 10:35am login or register to post comments

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