# 10202

Painted Lady
(Vanessa carrui)

Family:Nymphalidae
Sub Family:Nymphalinae

This Painted lady is on zinnia. It`s easlily mistaken for the American Lady which is more common in the eastern US. These butterflies migrate out of Mexico into the US. Thistles are a favorite nectar source.

These butterflies are second only to Monarchs in worldwide distrubution.

Hosts: Thistles, mallows and legumes. More than 100 different plants.

Photo taken on 10/08/99 in Guilford County, NC


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