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Painted Lady

Vanessa cardui

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Field Notes

Description:

Orange, black and white butterfly with five small eyes on upper hind wing. The upper top wing has white eyes and bar.

Habitat:

Mexican Bush Sage and Lantana in backyard.

Notes:

Great image comparing Painted Lady and American Lady: http://bugguide.net/node/view/236368

Reference Links:

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

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PublishedOctober 18, 2013

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