Brushfoots: Painted Lady Vanessa cardui
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 2" - 2.88" |
| Habitat: | Fields, meadows, open areas |
| Occurrence Level: | Common wanderer |
| Flight Period: | Late April, June to September |
| Larval Host Plant: | Thistles, mallows, composites |
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Dorchester County, MD. August 2, 2012
Ventral view. The hindwing has four smaller eye spots. In contrast, the American Lady has two large eye spots.
Howard County, MD. June 23, 2012
The Painted Lady has much thicker and more pronounced black forewing median bands than the American Lady. These bands are usually connected.
Kent County, MD. August 24, 2013