What a beautiful little butterfly, with a speculator underwing design.

American Lady | Alice Mary Herden | October 23
Called many names; American Painted Lady, Painted Beauty, this butterfly’s larvae creates nests atop their host plants. (See link below)

Sweet Everlasting (Rabbit Tobacco)| Host Plant for the American Lady | October 23
At the Big Pine Tract, part of Chinsegut Wildlife and Environmental Area, I was able to count at least five on one trail… and that was just enough for me to capture some photos.
Links:
http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/bfly/american_lady.htm
A beautiful butterfly for sure and in a lovely setting.
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