Painted Lady
The Cynthia group of colourful butterflies, commonly called painted ladies, comprises a subgenus of the genus Vanessa in the Family Nymphalidae. They are well known throughout most of the world.
The group includes:
- The Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui), which is almost global in its distribution
- Australian Painted Lady (Vanessa kershawi)
- American (Painted) Lady (Vanessa virginiensis)
- West Coast Lady (Vanessa annabella).
Read more about Painted Lady: Distinguishing Features, Lifespan, Comparison
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