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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Hexapods (Hexapoda) » Insects (Insecta) » Butterflies and Moths (Lepidoptera) » Butterflies and Skippers (Papilionoidea) » Brush-footed Butterflies (Nymphalidae) » Crescents, Checkerspots, Anglewings, etc. (Nymphalinae) » Nymphalini » Ladies and Red Admiral (Vanessa) » American Lady - Hodges#4434 (Vanessa virginiensis)
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help i.d. moth please - Vanessa virginiensis
Copyright © 2007 Jason B.

help i.d. moth please - Vanessa virginiensis
Trucksville, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA
July 1, 2007
Not sure if this is an American Lady, West Coast Lady , or a painted lady. Any help is appreciated.
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Contributed by Jason B. on 7 July, 2007 - 5:21pm
Last updated 7 July, 2007 - 8:05pm

American Lady
Looks like an American Lady to me. Compare it to this:
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One of the clues to help in identifying this particular species, especially from a Painted Lady, is the tiny white dot in the middle of one of the light-colored sections on the top of the front wings. About two-thirds of the way down the edge, you'll see the ovalish light patch and dead in the center will be a small, white dot.
… Kenneth Dwain Harrelson, 7 July, 2007 - 5:33pm login or register to post comments

 
After looking at the comparis
After looking at the comparison photo you provided Kenneth, I think you are correct. The one I photographed was having a hard time flying and would only cover a distance of 5' or so before settling back down. Thanks for the help Kenneth.

Jason
… Jason B., 7 July, 2007 - 6:17pm login or register to post comments

 
Call Me Kenny
Everyone generally calls me Kenny - as in Southpark - they killed Kenny! Nice photo, by the way!
… Kenneth Dwain Harrelson, 7 July, 2007 - 6:49pm login or register to post comments

 
Cool. Thanks for the complime
Cool. Thanks for the compliment Kenny.
… Jason B., 7 July, 2007 - 7:06pm login or register to post comments

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