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10-JUL-2014 Lejun

American Lady

Copyright © Lewis Scharpf

Vanessa virginiensis
Hodges #4434
Distinguished from the Painted Lady (V. cardui) by a single white spot on the post median area of the forewing (not present in the Painted Lady.
Donald E. Davis Arboretum
Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

Nikon D800 ,AF-S VR II NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED
1/250s f/25.0 at 500.0mm iso800 full exif

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