Sounds pretty! It would be most helpful if you could post a photo, someone here will be able to identify it for you. If you have it uploaded on the internet somewhere, just post the link.

Hi weed30,
I put the picture on my website at http://www.shinnen.ca/UnknownButterfly.JPG
It's the blue dots. I can't seem to find one with blue dots.
Thanks,
... john

It's an American lady/Vanessa virginiensis - beautiful picture!
Sherry

John,

A search for Vanessa viginiensis will give you lots of places to read about it.

Nice picture.

Larry

Thanks Sherry,
I think that's it alright. Thanks again for your help.
.... john

Thanks Larry,
It's not one of my best, but it's not bad.
I chased this gal/guy all over the place.
.... john
P.S. If you're interested, there are a few more on my website at
http://www.shinnen.ca/Pictures.html
(If anyone recognizes the red one with white borders, about halfway down the page on the right, I'd appreciate knowing it's name.)

Don't know about the red one with white borders, but I love your photo of what I think is the underside of a bridge, and LOVE your doggie! Is it a JRT or some terrier? Really a cutie, who looks quite intelligent and probably gives you a run for your money :)

John,

The "red one with the white borders" is just an over exposed picture of Nymphalis antiopa (Mourning Cloak/Camberwell Beauty).

Larry

Thanks Larry.... john