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Vanessa virginiensis
Copyright © 2009 Gerald (Jerry) R. Donehew

Vanessa virginiensis
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA
January 12, 2009

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Contributed by Gerald (Jerry) R. Donehew on 12 January, 2009 - 4:05pm
Last updated 12 January, 2009 - 7:36pm

This is definitely an America
This is definitely an American Lady. The two big spots on the hindwing below are diagnostic.
… Rich Kelly, 12 January, 2009 - 5:04pm login or register to post comments

 
Rich- Thanks!
Rich- Thanks!
… Gerald (Jerry) R. Donehew, 12 January, 2009 - 7:38pm login or register to post comments

Not an expert...
...but feel pretty confident in saying that your ID is correct. Here are a couple of images from the Guide which have already been positively identified and match yours nearly perfectly:

… Harsi S. Parker, 12 January, 2009 - 4:24pm login or register to post comments

 
Harsi- Thanks!
Harsi- Thanks!
… Gerald (Jerry) R. Donehew, 12 January, 2009 - 7:39pm login or register to post comments

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