The Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) is a well-known colourful
butterfly, found on every continent except
Antarctica. It occurs in any
temperate zone, including mountains in the
tropics. The species is resident only in warmer areas, but migrates in spring, and sometimes again in autumn.Photo credit:
Joaquim Alves Gaspar
The Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) is a well-known colourful
butterfly, found on every continent except
Antarctica. It occurs in any
temperate zone, including mountains in the
tropics. The species is resident only in warmer areas, but migrates in spring, and sometimes again in autumn.Photo credit:
Joaquim Alves Gaspar