The Painted Lady is a fascinating butterfly - it undergoes massive migrations and is found on every continent except Antarctica! It is one of the most widely distributed butterflies globally, and its migratory behavior allows it to undertake impressive journeys across vast distances. The wings are adorned with intricate and beautiful orange, black, and white patterns. This species is known for its mass migrations, with populations moving from one region to another in search of suitable breeding grounds, typically following warm weather - flying north for our summer and south again when winter comes. The Painted Lady does not spend the winter on the British Isles, but as the climate warms it may become a permanent resident species. Its resilience, adaptability, and incredible migratory journeys make it a true wonder of the butterfly world.
Difficulty - Easy (1/10)
Host plants - Nettles; Mallows
Temperature - Room temp. or outside
Lifecycle - Continually brooded with migratory adults
