RFI: Painted Lady invasions

[Patricia and Jeff Harding]

Dan Thackaberry saw a painted lady (Vanessa cardui)
here in western Oregon yesterday, April 15, 1998

Morten Dewald Drogemuller Hansen wrote:

> 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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