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Painted Lady

Vanessa cardui

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

I don't often see these despite the great diversity of butterflies I see in this area. Differentiated from American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis) by the spots on the under hind wing.

Habitat:

Visiting porterweed in a suburban yard

Reference Links:

Species Vanessa cardui - Painted Lady - Hodges#4435 - BugGuide.Net

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