Insects and Spiders

My 1st Painted Lady Butterfly

I thought this was an American Lady butterfly at first which I'd seen before. Found out it actually was different, my first painted lady. A bit worn & ragged yet still very pretty.
Painted Lady - Hodges#4435 (Vanessa cardui)

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