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Here's another . . . - Vanessa virginiensis
Copyright © 2009 Lisa M. Reid

Here's another . . . - Vanessa virginiensis
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA
October 15, 2009
Any idea what kind of butterfly this little one will become? Thanks so much!
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Contributed by Lisa M. Reid on 17 October, 2009 - 10:26pm
Last updated 18 October, 2009 - 9:07pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… John F. Carr, 18 October, 2009 - 9:07pm login or register to post comments

They feed on
Cudweeds and Pearly everlastings and Pussytoes, etc. They will wrap themselves in the leaves or flower clusters and munch happily away!
… john and jane balaban, 18 October, 2009 - 8:36am login or register to post comments

Looks to be Vanessa virginiensis - American Lady
See
… john and jane balaban, 17 October, 2009 - 11:09pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks
so much! Now if I can just find it's host plant in our yard we'll have a new species to raise! :)
… Lisa M. Reid, 17 October, 2009 - 11:29pm login or register to post comments

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