Order: Lepidoptera (le-pid-OP-ter-a) (Info)
Family: Nymphalidae (nim-FAL-ih-dee) (Info)
Genus: Vanessa
Species: cardui
Profile:2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives
Regional...This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions: Mobile, Alabama
Tucson, Arizona
Barling, Arkansas
Cabot, Arkansas
Deer, Arkansas
Marion, Arkansas
North Little Rock, Arkansas
Los Angeles, California
Divernon, Illinois
Hollowayville, Illinois
La Grange Park, Illinois
Washington, Illinois
Westchester, Illinois
Macy, Indiana
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Hebron, Kentucky
Brownsville-bawcomville, Louisiana
Cornville, Maine
Milton, Massachusetts
Lincoln, Nebraska
Roswell, New Mexico
Craryville, New York
Bowling Green, Ohio
Glouster, Ohio
Kellyville, Oklahoma
Alexandria, Pennsylvania
Wilkes-barre, Pennsylvania
Fair Play, South Carolina
Bayview, Texas
Dalworthington Gardens, Texas
Doyle, Texas
Houston, Texas
Member Notes:
| Rating | Author | Comment |
| Positive | alddesigns | On Jun 28, 2007, alddesigns from Saint Cloud, FL wrote: One of the most widespread butterflies, found on every continent except Antarctica. Some favorite larval plants are artemesia, thistle, and nettles. These butterflies really seem to enjoy zinnias, marigolds, and coneflowers!
They have such beautiful outer wings that look completely different from the inner. The outer wings are subtle, with browns and a hint of bright coral. The inner wings remind me of calico fabric. These butterflies seem a little shy about being photographed, but did get used to me after awhile. |
| Positive | Mrs_Ed | On Sep 20, 2008, Mrs_Ed from Whiteside County, IL
(Zone 5a) wrote:After seeing so many on some rotting fruit I put out, I think I can safely say that they are fruit feasters! |
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