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American Painted Lady

Vanessa virginiensis

Photo by Amanda42
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Field Notes

Notes:

Found several of these caterpillars on this weed in my yard.....anyone know what they are?? Do they turn into butterflies??

Species ID Suggestions

American Painted Lady

Vanessa virginiensis

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Comments (1)
Amanda42
Thank you so so much!! I raised caterpillars as a child and wanted to share the experience with my children
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PublishedMay 4, 2017

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