Nymphalidae: Nymphalinae

07245 Painted Lady Vanessa cardui, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1591 (ABH59.024)

Yavorets, near Gabrovo, 9th July 2014.
Yavorets, near Gabrovo, 9th July 2014.
 Photo © Paul Townsend
Yavorets, near Gabrovo, 9th July 2014.
 Photo © Paul Townsend
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Bansko, Pirin Mtns., 12th July 2013.
Bansko, Pirin Mtns., 12th July 2013.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General InformationOverwinters 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:

Habitat

Everywhere.

Regional Information

Recorded in 145 (7.6%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in June 2019

Recorded date range (Adult): 04 May to 10 August

Recorded date range (Pupa): 13 July to 13 July



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Spiny
Colours:
Black, yellow, red, white