American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis)

The American Lady is another of the butterflies that visit the bush alone, rarely accompanied by others of their species.

Usually, they work the flowers with their wings folded.

Rarely, they sit with wings open.

Identification resources:
- West Central Georgia Butterflies by Michael Beohm: American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis)
- BugGuide: American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis) [Wings folded] [Wings open]
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