American Lady Butterfly (Vanessa virginiensis)

The day I went out to take pictures I didn't expect a butterfly at all . I happened to see this one on the way back in my neighborhood. I prayed it would be still long enough to take some pictures and God was gracious to let me do so. I never realized there were so many names of butterflies and I'm surprised at how many different species I've discovered here. The American Lady Butterfly lives in North America from Southern Canada and throughout the entire United States. It can be found in the mountains of Central America, Columbia and the Galapagos Islands. They usually stay close to the ground unless they are drinking the nectar from the flowering trees. Their eggs are very small and green blending in well with the host plant. American Lady resembles the Painted Lady Butterfly but American Lady has two large spots on the underside of the hind wings. The Painted Lady has more smaller spots on the hind wings. I wish I could have taken a picture with the wings open but glad I was able to get as close as I did. A beautiful butterfly and a new name has been added as I discover God's creation. Look around and discover God's creation near you.

American Lady Butterfly (Vanessa virginiensis)

American Lady Butterfly (Vanessa virginiensis)

American Lady Butterfly (Vanessa virginiensis)

American Lady Butterfly (Vanessa virginiensis)