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American Lady Butterfly

Vanessa virginiensis

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Description:

Family: Nymphalidae. Subfamily: Nymphalinae. Wingspan: 45-67 mm. Upperside is uneven brown, yellow, white and orange pattern. Forewings with black apical patch, small white spots in orange field. Underside has 2 large eyespots. Adults feed on nectar of dogbane, aster, goldenrod, marigold and other.

Habitat:

Meadow on property with abundant flowers and weeds.

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Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

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PublishedNovember 12, 2013

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