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Vanessa atalanta
This large butterfly is identified by its striking dark brown, red, and black wing pattern. More specifically, the dark wings possess orange bands that cross the fore wings and on the outer edge of the hind wings; white spots on the dorsal fore wings near the front margin; reddish bars on dorsal surface of all four wings. The caterpillar feeds on nettles, and the adult drinks from flowering plants like the Buddleia and overripe fruit.
Mason Farm Biological Reserve
Spotted on Apr 21, 2013
Submitted on Apr 27, 2013
2 Comments
Thank you, Saladmander!
Amazing shot of the antennae!