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American Painted Lady

Vanessa virginiensis

Description:

The american painted lady is shown in both dorsal (left picture) and ventral (right picture) views. this butterfly is most ) is most easily distinguishable by its two large hindwing eyespots on the ventral side. This butterfly was observed pollinating wild flowers.

Habitat:

Garden with numerous wildflowers that attract butterflies

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glbnoah109
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glbnoah109

Spotted on May 18, 2014
Submitted on May 19, 2014

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