Brush-footed Butterflies (Family Nymphalidae)
  True Brush-foots (Subfamily Nymphalinae)
   
American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis)
   

Occurrence: Statewide - migrant

Abundance: Variably uncommon to very common; maximum 1000

Flight Period: April 1 - December 5 (mainly late April to early October)

Notes: Caterpillars easy to find on everlastings and Edelweis

 

Status report courtesy of Brian Cassie

 
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