Painted Lady

This butterfly species can be identified by the black and white corners of its orange and black-spotted wings. It has five white spots in the black forewing tips. The hindwings have four small submarginal eyespots on the dorsal and ventral sides.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Their sides are even more beautiful than the top wings. Nice to see a few of them in a row:
https://www.jungledragon.com/specie/689/photos

And thanks for adding to that beauty! Posted 7 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  There's quite a collection of them! Posted 7 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    And that's a great thing. Sometimes members hesitate to share photos because "we already have the species". I can't say it enough, the more photos of the species, the more complete and useful the species record :) Posted 7 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      Ha and Eek - I have almost not shared several photos because I saw that there were already a bunch, but had hoped that more was better! Posted 7 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        It really is. Space is no issue. Of course if one shoots a series of 100 shots of the exact same observation, we don't need all 100. Not because of space, but because (near)duplicates add no value. In that case, pick 3 or so best ones from different angles.
        
        Multiple observations of the same species on a different day or location? Do share!
        
        And don't forget about old photos. We recently had somebody find a 2005 photo collecting dust in some archive. Shared over here, turned out to be a very interesting observation.
        
        In short, don't hold back, your photos have value, and not just the top ones :) Posted 7 years ago
      2. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Thanks! I tend to prefer the spottings that have an educational bent, and think a nice shot is an added bonus. I have so many shots and have been looking back at older ones to post ones that may be useful, even if it's just to add to the current record. Old finds can be so useful! I agree that multiple observations over time and including various locations are super helpful in documenting the beauty of nature and hopefully inspire others to appreciate that awe as well. Plus, it's a great way to attempt to take nature's pulse :) Posted 7 years ago

Alexander Hassmueller

Lion

Compliments for this great shot Christine! Really nice to look at! Posted 2 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! Posted 2 years ago
2. 1. Alexander Hassmueller
    
    Lion
    
    My pleasure! Posted 2 years ago

The Painted Lady

"Vanessa cardui" is the most widespread of all butterfly species. It is commonly called the painted lady, or formerly in North America the cosmopolitan.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Christine Young