Irish moths and butterflies


Family: Nymphalidae

1591     *     Painted Lady     *     Vanessa cardui


Migrant. Mainly south and east Ireland
Wingspan: 65-70mm

Flight time: June-September
Habitat: Woods and gardens

Larval food plant: Thistles





Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork

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