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Species: V. cardui. Binomial name. Vanessa cardui. ( Linnaeus, 1758) Synonyms. Papilio cardui Linnaeus, 1758. Vanessa cardui is the most widespread of all butterfly species. It is commonly called the painted lady, [2] [3] or formerly in North America the cosmopolitan.
The Painted Lady is a long-distance migrant, which causes the most spectacular butterfly migrations observed in Britain and Ireland. Each year, it spreads northwards from the desert fringes of North Africa, the Middle East, and central Asia, recolonising mainland Europe and reaching Britain and Ireland.
Mar 1, 2024 · The Painted Lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) graces nearly every continent with its vibrant wings and swift flight. Known for its remarkable adaptability and widespread distribution, this butterfly is a subject of fascination for both casual observers and scientists alike.
Physical Appearance: The Distinct Look of the Painted Lady. The Painted Lady butterfly is a vibrant and highly mobile species recognized by its orange-brown wings with black and white spots. Adults typically have a wingspan of 2 to 3.5 inches (5 to 9 cm).
Jan 29, 2020 · Debbie Hadley. Updated on January 29, 2020. The painted lady is one of the most familiar butterflies in the world, found on nearly all continents and climates. They are a favorite subject of study in elementary school classrooms and are a familiar visitor to most landscape gardens.
Painted lady, (Vanessa cardui), species of butterfly in the brush-footed butterfly family, Nymphalidae (order Lepidoptera), that has broad wings (span about 4 to 5 cm [1.5 to 2 inches]), with beautifully elaborate patterns of reddish orange, pink, brown, white, and blue scales.
A fairly large orange, black and white butterfly, the painted lady is a migrant to the UK from North Africa, the Middle East and southern Europe during the summer; sometimes it arrives here in enormous numbers. A frequent visitor to gardens, it will feed on Buddleia and other flowers.
Apr 9, 2018 · Updated on April 09, 2018. The painted lady, also known as the cosmopolitan or thistle butterfly, inhabits backyards and meadows throughout most of the world. Schoolchildren often recognize this butterfly, as raising these butterflies is a popular science activity in elementary classrooms.
Painted Ladies are classic migrators. During the spring, these butterflies can be either invisible, scarce, or incredibly abundant as they migrate northward from Northern Mexico through the western and midwestern United States and to Canada.
Mar 13, 2018 · One of the world’s most ubiquitous butterflies, the painted lady is found on every continent except South America and Antarctica. ( Read about the strange, secret life of a jungle butterfly .)
