Vanessa cardui (Painted lady)

Verbena bonariensis (Verbena)

Last update: 9 March 2020


Common

LOCATION: Krimpen aan den IJssel, garden

OBSERVATION:
2019-VI-19


The painted ladies that arrived yesterday have found the garden and are visiting the numerous blooming flowers to drink.

Verbena bonariensis is very popular with these butterflies. Patiently they empty every flower one by one.

Painted lady (Vanessa cardui) on Verbena bonariensis
Painted lady (Vanessa cardui) on Verbena bonariensis

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