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Vanessa atalanta
Family: Nymphalidae. Genus: Vanessa. 4.5 - 5 cm wingspan (1.8 - 2 inches). Striking dark brown, red/orange, and black wing pattern. Adults feed on flowering plants and overripe fruit. Hosts: nettles.
Side of the road near farmland and woodlands.
Spotted on Jun 27, 2012
Submitted on Sep 14, 2012
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Lovely!