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Butterfly Sideview - Vanessa cardui
Copyright © 2012 Laura S. Adams

Butterfly Sideview - Vanessa cardui
Colorado, USA
July 1, 2012
Would like identification. Found around 10,000 ft. on Cottonwood Pass, Chaffee County. CO
Contributed by Laura S. Adams on 17 July, 2012 - 9:13pm
Last updated 22 August, 2012 - 12:49am

Moved
Moved from Butterflies (excluding skippers).
… David J. Ferguson, 22 August, 2012 - 12:49am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… john and jane balaban, 5 August, 2012 - 7:46pm

Painted Lady
Painted Lady
… Richard C. Hoyer, 17 July, 2012 - 9:14pm

 
That was quick! Thank you.
That was quick! Thank you.
… Laura S. Adams, 17 July, 2012 - 9:37pm

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