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American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis)
Photo#2604
Copyright © 1993
Cotinis
American Lady -
Vanessa virginiensis
Orange County, North Carolina, USA
May 31, 1993
Taking nectar on Narrow-leaved Mountain Mint,
Pycnanthemum tenuifolium
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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