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American Painted Lady American Painted Lady,Vanessa (Cynthia) virginiensis Click/tap to enlarge

American Painted Lady

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  1. View Joost Thissen's profile
    Joost Thissen
    Lion
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    Beautiful butterfly, and picture! Posted 12 years ago
  2. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Great photo and a beautiful species name. Posted 12 years ago
  3. View Stacey Rollins's profile
    Stacey Rollins
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    Thank you,this was my back porch visitor. Had to get a few shots before I saved it from my dogs! Posted 12 years ago
  4. View Claire Hamilton's profile
    Claire Hamilton
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    Brilliant capture! Posted 12 years ago

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The American painted lady

The American painted lady or American lady is a butterfly found throughout North America. All stages of the life cycle can be found throughout temperate North America as well as Madeira and the Canary Islands. Occasionally individuals can be found as far as southwest Europe. It has been introduced to Hawaii where it is one of four "Vanessa" species.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by WildFlower
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By Stacey Rollins

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Uploaded Apr 2, 2013. Captured Jan 30, 2013 14:45.
  • DSC-HX100V
  • f/2.8
  • 1/40s
  • ISO100
  • 4.8mm