Painted Lady (LEP146) Cynthia cardui The
larval host plant is thistle, where adults frequently are found. Painted Ladies cannot withstand northern
winters, but will fly north every year from milder climates to the
south. Because it can be found all
over the world, the Painted Lady=s other name is Cosmopolitan
Butterfly. The main color is salmon
orange, more pink on the underside of the basal forewing. White spots stand out on the black tips,
and blue spots run around the hindwing.
The underside is mottled brown and white. |