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SallieKr (Sallie) Cherry Vall, IL(Zone 5a) Aug 19, 2014

I saw this in my garden 3 days ago. Fritillary perhaps? I can't find any photos here or on the Audubon site which match the interesting "eyes" on the underwings.

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Flapdoodle Minot, ND Aug 19, 2014

Looks like a painted lady, Vanessa cardui -
http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Vanessa-cardui

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SallieKr (Sallie) Cherry Vall, IL(Zone 5a) Aug 19, 2014

Thanks Flapdoodle... that's it! Beautiful markings.

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