American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis)
Monarchs are not the only butterflies to see as we enter late October. I photographed this American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis) this week while it was soaking up some sun and staying low on a breezy day. The tiny white spots in the middle of the seasonal orange on the postmedian parts of the forewing help to identify it as American instead of Painted. Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator
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I have yet to see a Giant Swallowtail for 2014 but I was happy to photograph this American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis) while looking earlier this week at RTPI. How are your butterfly numbers doing? I’ve spotted a Monarch or two here and there when out for prolonged periods but it’s still slow.
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