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American Lady

Vanessa virginiensis

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Description:

The wingspan of this butterfly is about 4 cm in width. The underside of the wing has two eyespots separated by pale veins (the similarly-colored painted lady has four eyespots), a intermittent red stripe and a white stripe as shown. The top of the wing is mostly red with dark brown or blackish margins.

Habitat:

Grasslands.

Species ID Suggestions

Red Admiral

Vanessa atalanta

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PublishedFebruary 27, 2012

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