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American painted lady

Vanessa virginiensis

Photo by RickGazlay
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

It was eating from a onion flower. Staying closed most of the time. It opened and closed again quickly. These photos don't do justice to the blue spots on the inside.

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American Painted Lady

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American Painted Lady

Vanessa virginiensis

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