American Painted Lady
Vanessa virginiensis
This butterfly is found in sunny open places such as meadows, roadsides, gardens, and fields. Adults sip nectar from flowers and also visit damp ground for minerals, while males patrol and perch in search of mates. In danger, it relies on quick, erratic flight and sudden wing flashes rather than strength. A notable feature is the pair of large eyespots on the underside of the hindwings, which can startle or misdirect predators.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- ?
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- American Painted Lady