The Moths and Butterflies of Huntingdonshire

General InformationOverwinters as Doesn't overwinter in the UK.

Wingspan: M: 58-70mm, F: 62-74mm
Foodplant(s): thistles (Carduus spp.), mallows (Malva spp.), Common Nettle (Urtica dioica), Viper's-bugloss (Echium vulgare), herbaceous plants
Flying: One generation, late March-late October
UK Presence: Immigrant
National status: Common

Habitat

Everywhere.

Regional Information

Recorded in 232 (85.9%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in October 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 12 March to 16 November

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 14 June to 19 July

1591 (ABH59.024) Painted Lady Vanessa cardui, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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