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American Lady

Vanessa virginiensis

Not Evaluated

About

The American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis) is a species in the genus Vanessa. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Europe (France, Portugal, Spain), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Colombia).

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇦 Canada 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Eklem bacaklılar)
Class
Insecta (böcek)
Order
Lepidoptera (Pul kanatlılar)
Family
Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Genus
Vanessa
Species
Vanessa virginiensis (American Lady)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cardera americana
French Belle américaine

Similar Species in Vanessa

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Canary Red Admiral
Vanessa vulcania
Least Concern
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Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
Least Concern
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Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
Least Concern
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Subtropical Lady
Vanessa carye
Not Evaluated
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West Coast Lady
Vanessa annabella
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Lady?
The scientific name of American Lady is Vanessa virginiensis. It belongs to the genus Vanessa.
Where does American Lady live?
American Lady is found in Widely distributed across Europe (France, Portugal, Spain), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Canada, Colombia, France, Portugal, Spain, United States.
What family does American Lady belong to?
American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis) belongs to the genus Vanessa, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.
What kingdom does American Lady belong to?
American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of American Lady?
The closest relatives of American Lady in the genus Vanessa include Canary Red Admiral, Painted Lady, Red Admiral, Subtropical Lady, West Coast Lady.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Vanessa — 6 Species

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American Lady
Vanessa virginiensis
NE
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Canary Red Admiral
Vanessa vulcania
LC 🐾
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
LC 🐾
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
LC 🐾
Subtropical Lady
Vanessa carye
NE 🐾
West Coast Lady
Vanessa annabella
LC
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