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West Coast Lady

Vanessa annabella

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Foothills Of Mt Diablo

Species ID Suggestions

Painted Lady

Vanessa cardui

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florida33girl
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West Coast Lady

Vanessa annabella

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CindyBinghamKeiser
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Comments (10)
HemaShah
One clue to differentiate it from the other painted ladies is that the two middle spots of the four are the biggest. In the other species ,the spots at the end are the biggest
HemaShah
@ Cindy ,Thnx!! West Coast Lady it is!!
KarenL
I would say West Coast Lady!
HemaShah
@ Florida girl,any possibility this could be West Coast painted Lady or American painted Lady? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:West_Coast_Lady,_Vanessa_annabella.jpg

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PublishedDecember 14, 2011

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