Painted lady — size comparison

The painted lady is a migratory butterfly visiting open-country and garden flowers. Adults take nectar; caterpillars eat thistles and mallows among other hosts.

Silhouette comparison

Wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Painted lady

Vanessa cardui

66 mmAdult individual
wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówMeasurement: side · approximate projection

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Painted ladyWingspan66 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Painted lady — size comparison — facts and sources

The painted lady is a migratory butterfly visiting open-country and garden flowers. Adults take nectar; caterpillars eat thistles and mallows among other hosts.

In some regions abundance reflects warmer-area arrivals. Migration spans generations rather than each individual making a simple return journey. Winter conditions restrict permanent cool-region populations.

Measurement sources