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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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American Lady - Vanessa virginiensis
Copyright © 2007 Scott Justis

American Lady - Vanessa virginiensis
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
July 22, 2007
A very fresh specimen with beautiful markings and color.

Scott
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Contributed by Scott Justis on 31 July, 2007 - 12:32pm
Last updated 31 July, 2007 - 2:38pm

American Lady
This is a great shot of the outside pattern found on an American Lady. Compare it to this one:

They say to look for the tiny white dot in the middle of the orange field for confirmation.

I just noticed you already had a name for this Butterfly. I saw it in the ID Request section and I'm afraid I didn't read the title of the page. Sorry about that.
… Kenneth Dwain Harrelson, 31 July, 2007 - 12:47pm login or register to post comments

 
Thank you
for the compliment! I wasn't sure whether to post my image on the guide page or in the ID section. Nice image with the sky and clouds in the background-BTW!

Scott
… Scott Justis, 31 July, 2007 - 3:19pm login or register to post comments

 
Re: Where to post
When you're sure, please post on the guide page. Nice specimen, nice shot!
… Ron Hemberger, 31 July, 2007 - 3:25pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks Ron
I'm usually wrong about the ID's when I submit an image, so I'm still a little shy to post to the guide. I'll try to get it right next time.

Scott
… Scott Justis, 31 July, 2007 - 5:08pm login or register to post comments

 
You'll Learn In Time
I remember when I joined and felt that way. In no time, you'll be knowingly posting like an expert, I'm sure! So, keep these great images coming!
… Kenneth Dwain Harrelson, 31 July, 2007 - 6:31pm login or register to post comments

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