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| Scientific Name: Vanessa cardui |
| Common Name: Painted Lady |
| Family: Nymphalidae |
| Description: A Painted Lady caterpillar was collected from Italian Thistle (Carduus pycnocephalus) on 3 May 2013 and reared on Italian Thistle leaves. Nine days later, on 12 May, the caterpillar climbed to top of container, attached to the mesh, and formed a "J" shape, and by the following day, 13 May, the caterpillar had pupated. This photo of the chrysalis was taken eight days after pupation, which was one day prior to emergence.
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| Notes: |
| Location: Bernard Field Station |
| BFS Area: Western CSS |
| Photo Type: Animal--Insect |
| Photographer: Nancy Hamlett |
| Date Taken: 2013-05-21 |
| Upload Date: 2013-08-14 15:31:07 |
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