A Comprehensive Guide to the American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis)
The American Lady is native to essentially all of the continental United States, the southern tier of Canada, and south into Columbia. The host plants for this species are members of the Aster Family (Asteraceae), including everlasting (Gnaphalium obtusifolium), pussy-toes (Antennaria plantaginifolia), ironweed (Vernonia spp.), and burdock (Arctium spp.). The American Lady flies from May to November and 3-4 broods in a year, depending on location.