Australian Painted Lady
Vanessa kershawi
The Australian painted lady is the captured adult form, a quick orange-brown butterfly commonly seen in open country, parks, gardens, and flowering roadsides. It feeds on nectar and flies in a low, darting pattern between blossoms, mates, and egg-laying sites. Its mottled underside provides camouflage when the wings are closed, while the brighter upper wings are shown during basking and flight. The species is famous in Australia for sudden seasonal abundance and long-distance wandering after good rainfall.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Australian Painted Lady