Sunday, 28 July 2024

Insect Food Plants 27. Painted Lady Butterfly and Thistles

The Painted lady (Vanessa cardui) only reaches the UK as a migrant (it can't survive our winters). Its home larvae feed on thistles, burdocks and mallows.
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