The Painted Lady over a thistle flower

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The Painted Lady over a thistle flower

The Painted Lady over a thistle flower

The Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) is found on every continent except Antarctica and South America. Here it is over a thistle of the genus Carduus, plant wich is this butterfly's feed. Taken near Nerín, Huesca. 12 July 2009.
Diego Sahagún
on Feb 3, 2010 5:26 am
Image Type(s): Wildlife
Image ID: 594009

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Marcsoltan

Marcsoltan - Feb 4, 2010 2:32 pm - Voted 10/10

It looks like a...

Monarch Butterfly to me, but I can't be 100% sure.

Diego Sahagún

Diego Sahagún - Feb 9, 2010 7:41 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: It looks like a...

No, it's not The Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus). It's The Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) but thanks for your help Marc.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanessa_cardui

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