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I really did see a painted lady!

9 years ago

He just loves the Joe Pye. He seems to hang out there all day. Third day this week, I think. Not that I'm tired of seeing him!
Liz

Comments (8)

Michaela (Zone 5b - Iowa)
9 years ago
Beautiful!
Leafhead
9 years ago
Beautiful, but that's an American Lady. Painted Ladies have more eyespots and no white spot on the wing.
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MissSherry
9 years ago
Beautiful picture of an American lady!

Sherry
Liz
Original Author
9 years ago
Thank you for setting me straight. I do have a lot to learn, don't I?

Anaphilis will work as a host plant in either case, won't it?
Liz
alex928 Z8/LA
9 years ago
Well, I was just looking at pictures of Painted Ladies and American Ladies, and had a hard time telling the difference, so it's not just you. :)
Leafhead
9 years ago
I always do double and triple takes with these two as well.
An easy way to remember is:
Painted Ladies have more eyes to paint.
woollybear69
9 years ago
A beautiful butterfly photo.
CEFreeman
9 years ago
Wow.
I wouldn't know xx Lady if they bit me on the nose, but I am enchanted with how those wings look like stained glass.

What a beautiful butterfly and beautiful photo!

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