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Painted Lady Butterfly

Vanessa cardui

Photo by RachelM
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Field Notes

Notes:

This butterfly was in my garden a few years ago. It was quite large, about the size of my hand, and very furry!

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
RachelM
I checked out some photos and I think you're definitely right!
TampaDave
It looks like a Painted Lady butterfly.

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PublishedApril 2, 2011

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