Here are some facts:
Painted Lady (Scientific name=Vanessa cardui)
Like to eat: thistles; aster, cosmos, blazing star
Male Painted Ladies have smaller abdomens than females.
The tiny scales attached to butterfly wings give the wings their color.
Butterflies have taste sensors on their legs.
Parts of a Painted Lady:
More Painted Lady Links:
Earth's Birthday
Butterfly Anatomy
Painted Lady Printouts and activities
Very Cool site on Painted Ladies including some video files!
Order your "Painted Lady" butterfly kit here.
Print your own butterfly journal cover and pages here
See archived butterfly work and butterfly releases!
