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Butterfly on butterfly bush - Vanessa virginiensis
Copyright © 2009 Pam Phillips

Butterfly on butterfly bush - Vanessa virginiensis
Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
September 19, 2009
American Lady?

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Butterfly on butterfly bush - Vanessa virginiensis Butterfly on butterfly bush - Vanessa virginiensis
Contributed by Pam Phillips on 19 September, 2009 - 12:08pm
Last updated 23 September, 2009 - 4:43pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Pam Phillips, 23 September, 2009 - 4:43pm

Think so
Look at this guide picture. The eyespots seem to be the easiest way to tell the difference.
… Seb, 19 September, 2009 - 12:38pm

 
Thank you
Very helpful!
… Pam Phillips, 19 September, 2009 - 2:07pm

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