Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1393585

West Coast Lady
Vanessa annabella

Observation date: September 06, 2024
Submitted by: Cascade Colors
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sagebrush/rabbitbrush/dry habitat. Only saw the one (and haven't seen this species on any previous trips to this location).
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: September 25, 2024
Coordinator notes: Your ID is correct...some seasons are better for sightings of this painted lady than others...in the heart of the mountains it is less frequent. They do have a weakness for the nectar of rabbitbrush so when you find one it is usually visiting it blooms as in your photo. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Grand County