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West Coast Lady

Vanessa annabella

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Nymphalidae ›Genus: Vanessa

About

The West Coast lady (Vanessa annabella) is one of three North American species of brush-footed butterflies known colloquially as the "painted ladies". V. annabella occurs throughout much of the western US and southwestern Canada. The other two species are the cosmopolitan Vanessa cardui (painted lady) and the eastern Vanessa virginiensis (American painted lady). This species has also been considered a subspecies of the South American, Vanessa carye, and is frequently misspelled as "anabella".

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of West Coast Lady?
The scientific name of West Coast Lady is Vanessa annabella.
What kingdom does West Coast Lady belong to?
West Coast Lady belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does West Coast Lady belong to?
West Coast Lady belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does West Coast Lady belong to?
West Coast Lady belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does West Coast Lady belong to?
West Coast Lady belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does West Coast Lady belong to?
West Coast Lady belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
What genus does West Coast Lady belong to?
West Coast Lady belongs to the genus Vanessa.