American Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui 2-2 1/2 inches
aka "Thistle Butterfly"
It seem there are other versions of the Painted Lady---The book says the 'American Painted Lady' displays large eye spots. This one turned up with the monarchs yesterday...
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