Hummingbird and Butterfly Gardening: whatsit?, 1 by critterologist

critterologist wrote:
I got this photo at Phipp's Conservatory in Pittsburgh last weekend... I have no idea what the upper surface of the wings looked like, as the butterfly absolutely didn't move or open its wings (I kept checking), but I loved the pale green coloring. Is this some variety of Painted Lady?

BTW, this was in a closed portion of the conservatory, so while I *think* they were concentrating on indigenous butterflies, I can't promise that this is one that's native to PA.