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Nymphalidae: Nymphalinae
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59.024 (BF1591) Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
, (Linnaeus, 1758)
KR07245
2010
2011
2012
2013
General Information
Overwinters as Doesn't overwinter in the UK.
Wingspan:
M: 58-70mm, F: 62-74mm
Foodplant(s):
thistles
(Carduus spp.
), mallows
(Malva spp.
), Common Nettle
(Urtica dioica
), Viper's-bugloss
(Echium vulgare
), herbaceous plants
Flying:
One generation, late March-late October
UK Presence:
Immigrant
National status:
Common
Habitat
Everywhere.
Regional Information
There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Spiny
Colours:
Black, yellow, red, white