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Painted lady

Vanessa cardui

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Description:

It is a medium sized butterfly that is common in most places on earth.The genus has 2 species here but the other one/american lady has 2 spots on the back while the painted lady has 4.The painted lady is also larger.The wings have a nice orange and black that is typical for this genus.

Habitat:

Sitting on flowers that were adbundent with bees and skipper butterflies.The butterfly can also be seen at parks and gardens.

Notes:

The back side has eyespots to scare any predators away.

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