Cynthia Cardui Collection

zoology, image of butterflies, from Moses Harris "The Aurelian: or, natural history of English insects, namely, moths and butterflies", London, 1766, colour print

Painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) feeding on knapweed Sutcliffe Park Nature Reserve, Eltham, London, England, UK. June

Painted lady butterfly (Cynthia cardui) flying to feed on Fleabane in garden. Norfolk, England, UK

Painted lady butterfly (Cynthia cardui) feeding on Verbena flowers in flight, England, UK. August

Painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) on flower, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

Painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) taking flight, Norfolk, England, UK. June

Painted lady (Vanessa cardui) sucking nectar from an acacia flower during spring migration. Aydar, Southern Morocco, Africa

RF - Painted lady butterfly (Cynthia cardui) feeding on Fleabane (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) nectaring on Witch hazel (Hamamelis x intermedia Jelena ). Surrey, England, UK. February

Painted lady butterflies (Vanessa cardui), three nectaring on potted Chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum sp) in evening light. Urumqi Botanic Garden, Wushi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China

Close-up of underside of wing of Painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) showing detail of scales. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

Painted lady butterfly (Cynthia / Vanessa cardui) feeding on Fleabane flower, UK, August

Painted Lady -Vanessa cardui, Cynthia cardui- perched on wild majoram, Altenseelbach, Neunkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Painted lady butterfly (Cynthia cardui) on flower head of Sedum spectabile (Ice plant)

Painted lady feeding on mountain scabious C016 / 4750
Painted lady feeding on mountain scabious. Close-up of a painted lady (Cynthia cardui) butterfly feeding on Canary mountain scabious (Pterocephalus dumetorum) flowers

Painted Lady Caterpillar C013 / 6984
Painted Lady Caterpillar (Cynthia cardui) feeding on a Spear Thistle flower. Photographed in Dorset, United Kingdom

Cynthia cardui, painted lady
Plate 21 from Illustrations of British butterflies and their larvae, with the plants on which they feed, by Theo Johnson, 1892

Painted lady butterfly feeding
Painted lady butterfly (Cynthia cardui) feeding on Buddleia sp. flowers

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The vibrant Cynthia cardui, also known as the Painted Lady butterfly, gracefully flutters through gardens and meadows in search of nectar-rich flowers. With its delicate wings adorned with intricate patterns, this enchanting creature brings a touch of beauty to every landscape it graces. In the tranquil garden, a Painted Lady butterfly can be seen elegantly hovering towards a cluster of Fleabane flowers. Its slender proboscis delicately unfurls to sip on the sweet nectar that awaits within. The vibrant hues of orange and black contrast against the soft petals, creating a mesmerizing sight. Across the English countryside, another Cynthia cardui finds sustenance among Verbena flowers while in mid-flight. Its graceful movements are like poetry in motion as it hovers effortlessly above each bloom, extracting nourishment from their delicate centers. This fleeting moment captures nature's harmony between insect and flora. During June in Norfolk, England, a Vanessa cardui takes flight with grace and determination. Against the backdrop of lush greenery, this majestic creature spreads its wings wide open before embarking on an adventurous journey across fields and meadows, and is a symbol of freedom and resilience. Springtime brings forth an exquisite sight as a Painted Lady butterfly indulges in the sugary goodness offered by an acacia flower. Its long tongue probes deep into each blossom's core while pollen dusts its tiny body—a testament to nature's symbiotic relationship between pollinators and plants. Sutcliffe Park Nature becomes alive with activity as Vanessa cardui feasts upon knapweed blooms. The air is filled with gentle fluttering sounds as these butterflies dance among colorful petals—nature's own ballet performance unfolding before our eyes. A close-up reveals intricate details adorning the underside wing scales of Vanessa cardui—a masterpiece crafted by Mother Nature herself. Each scale seems meticulously placed to create an awe-inspiring mosaic pattern that captivates all who gaze upon it.