American Painted Lady

Vanessa virginiensis

Notes:

Unfortunately this beauty flew away before I could snap a pic of it with wings open- they had a bright orange and black pattern, somewhat reminiscent of a monarch's. Anyone knows its name?

1 Species ID Suggestions

bayucca 9 years ago

American Lady

Vanessa virginiensis http://butterfliesofamerica.com/imagehtmls/Nymphalidae/Vanessa_virginiensis_Johnson_Co_NC_USA_29-V-05_2_i.htm

2 Comments

Doodlebug 9 years ago

That it is! Thanks a lot, bayucca!

bayucca 9 years ago

Nymphalidae, Vanessa virginiensis.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_...

Spotted by
Doodlebug

Jalisco, Mexico

Spotted on Jul 5, 2014
Submitted on Jul 5, 2014