Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
Common
Description
Brown-black to greyish caterpillar with pale lateral lines and branched yellow or black scoli. Lives alone in a rolled leaf.
Information
| Family | Nymphalidae |
|---|---|
| Size | 3–4 cm |
| Hairiness | scoli |
| Observation period | May to October |
| Distribution | Throughout Europe. Very mobile migratory species. |
| Toxicity | No |
| Rarity | Common |
Host plants
- Thistle
- Nettle
- Mallow
- Burdock
- Mugwort
Notes
Migratory species, one of the most widespread in the world. Lives alone in a rolled leaf.