West Coast Lady (Vanessa annabella)

Widespread across western North America from Mexico to southern Canada.
West Coast Lady (Vanessa annabella) West Coast Lady (Vanessa annabella)
Lambs Canyon, Salt Lake Co., UT
16 June 2005

Nectaring on lilacs

West Coast Lady (Vanessa annabella) caterpillar
On host plant, Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)
Big Springs Hollow, Utah Co., UT
18 June 2005

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