Thanks so much for your comment. We also have Painted Lady butterflies in the U. S. I had the toughest time trying to figure how which one I had photographed. Turns out the American Lady has a small white spot in the outer orange area in the upper wing, while the Painted Lady doesn’t. How similar yet different! Shieldbug is a good name for the Stink Bugs, I think, as they do resemble shields. I appreciate you comment so much. Thanks!
You’re welcome. I’m not surprised as they really look so similar. I see lots of brown and green Shieldbugs, mostly on the blackberry bush and raspberries. xx
I’m not sure what they eat on around here. I’ve seen them on sunflowers, though, and I think they’re a pest to peaches. I read some information recently that indicated that they can actually invade your house because they’re attracted to the bright lights. I wasn’t aware of that. Hopefully we don’t have enough of them here to worry about that!
Fine images, all. You have some excellent butterfly species in your garden! Another field mark for American Lady is the two large eyespots on the underside of the hindwings (“American Ladies have big eyes”). Painted Lady has a row of four small spots on the underside instead.
If you love butterflies, go on a field trip with a local chapter of the North American Butterfly Association (NABA). Your area has some wonderful species…
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Wonderful photos. Your American Lady butterfly we call a Painted Lady here in the UK. And we call Stink Bugs Shieldbugs. xx
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Thanks so much for your comment. We also have Painted Lady butterflies in the U. S. I had the toughest time trying to figure how which one I had photographed. Turns out the American Lady has a small white spot in the outer orange area in the upper wing, while the Painted Lady doesn’t. How similar yet different! Shieldbug is a good name for the Stink Bugs, I think, as they do resemble shields. I appreciate you comment so much. Thanks!
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You’re welcome. I’m not surprised as they really look so similar. I see lots of brown and green Shieldbugs, mostly on the blackberry bush and raspberries. xx
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I’m not sure what they eat on around here. I’ve seen them on sunflowers, though, and I think they’re a pest to peaches. I read some information recently that indicated that they can actually invade your house because they’re attracted to the bright lights. I wasn’t aware of that. Hopefully we don’t have enough of them here to worry about that!
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Fine images, all. You have some excellent butterfly species in your garden! Another field mark for American Lady is the two large eyespots on the underside of the hindwings (“American Ladies have big eyes”). Painted Lady has a row of four small spots on the underside instead.
If you don’t know http://bugguide.net is a great resource for insect ID. For butterflies, try http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/.
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Thank you! I have both of those sites bookmarked. I also like http://www.whatsthatbug.com/ as a guide.
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If you love butterflies, go on a field trip with a local chapter of the North American Butterfly Association (NABA). Your area has some wonderful species…
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Thanks for the tip!
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