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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This Rusted Clearwing Satyr (Cithaerias pireta) from Costa Rica by Sean is breathtaking. We will see our butterflies here in our yards..soon, very soon! Warmth is coming.
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