
Painted Lady
Resident, common throughout southern Africa. Flies most of year
Family Name:
Vanessa cardui
Common Name:
Painted Lady
Identification:
Wingspan 40-50 mm. Male and female similar.
Behaviour:
Flies throughout the day. Gliding flight, often visits flowers.
Larval foodplants:
Arctotheca calendula, Arctotis sp., Berkheya sp.
Painted Lady
Family Name: Vanessa carduiCommon Name: Painted Lady
Wingspan 40-50 mm. Male and female similar. Flies throughout the day. Gliding flight, often visits flowers. Arctotheca calendula, Arctotis sp., Berkheya sp.
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