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American Painted Lady

Vanessa virginiensis

Photo by Doodlebug
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Field Notes

Notes:

Unfortunately this beauty flew away before I could snap a pic of it with wings open- they had a bright orange and black pattern, somewhat reminiscent of a monarch's. Anyone knows its name?

Species ID Suggestions

American Lady

Vanessa virginiensis

Reference Link
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Comments (2)
Doodlebug
That it is! Thanks a lot, bayucca!
bayucca
Nymphalidae, Vanessa virginiensis. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Painted_Lady
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PublishedJuly 5, 2014

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