American Lady
Vanessa virginiensis
May 16, 2010
 


  The American Lady is a modest-size butterfly and a joy to see.
 
American Lady, wings open
 
  The top-of-wing view of the American Lady is very similar to the Painted Lady; however, the underwing of the American Lady has two large "eyes," whereas the Painted Lady has four small ones.

Backlighting and translucent wings make the view ov the partially closed wings of the American Lady a little difficult, but the two large eyes (those circular patterns) can clearly be seen.

 
American Lady, wings closed
 
  Photo note: I used the Pentax K20D, with the SMC-DA 55-300mm lens, for both photos, taken on May 15, 2010.



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