Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
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Emerging from Pupa

emerging from pupa

Emerging from Pupa
emerging from pupa

Emerging from Pupa
inflating wings

Close-up
inflating wings

Inflating wings
inflating wings

Inflating wings
inflating wings

Inflating wings
inflating wings

Close-up of  "eye-spots" on wings
inflating wings

Inflating Wings
inflating wings
Inflating Wings
inflating wings

Drying Wings
drying wings

Drying Wings
drying wings

Close-up of face
close-up of face



Photo Details - ©Nicky Davis
Larvae located June 3, 2008,  along Kennecott Road, 8600 West, Salt Lake County, Utah

Photos of butterfly emerging from pupa

Host
Wavy-leaf or Gray Thistle - Circium undulatum
Common Mallow - Malva neglecta

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