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Brazilian Painted Lady

Vanessa braziliensis (F. Moore, 1883)

 

In my garden. La Ceja, Colombia; 2300 meters above sea level.

 

The genus Vanessa comprises about 20 species and includes the most widespread butterfly in the world.

 

Vanessa braziliensis is arguably the most beautiful of the Painted Ladies. The butterfly is found in Colombia, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Venezuela, Paraguay, Uruguay and northern Argentina. It is normally found at altitudes between about 1800-3500 metres.

 

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Uploaded on February 7, 2020
Taken on February 26, 2016