Physical Description
The Painted Lady has a pointed forewing which bears a distinct white bar. The hindwing has a submarginal row of 5 tiny black dots. The upperside of the freshly emerged butterfly is orange with rose-like overtones. The underside is a mottled gray, brown, and black.
Other Physical Features: ectothermic ; bilateral symmetry
Sexual Dimorphism: sexes alike
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Author: Marie S. Harris, University of Michigan
Harris, M. 1999. "Vanessa cardui" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed April 04, 2012 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Vanessa_cardui.html
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