RFI: Painted Lady invasions

[Morten Dewald Drogemuller Hansen]

Hi LEPS-netters

What is the current status of the Painted Ladies, Vanessa cardui, in SW USA
and in the Middle East? Are the butterflies still advancing towards N? 

Are there any sightings of Red Admirals in S Europe?

Kind regards and thanks in advance

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* Morten D.D. Hansen                  *
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* Institute for Biological Sciences   *
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* e-mail: dd at mi.aau.dk                *
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