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American Lady - Vanessa virginiensis
Copyright © 1993 Cotinis

American Lady - Vanessa virginiensis
Orange County, North Carolina, USA
May 31, 1993
Taking nectar on Narrow-leaved Mountain Mint, Pycnanthemum tenuifolium.

The pink patch on the forewing is sometimes hidden:

Contributed by Cotinis on 9 March, 2004 - 2:42am
Last updated 7 February, 2005 - 1:12pm

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