Description
the painted lady is a long-distance migrant, which causes the most spectacular butterfly migrations observed in britain and ireland. each year, it spreads northwards from the desert fringes of north africa, the middle east, and central asia, recolonising mainland europe and reaching britain and ireland. in some years it is an abundant butterfly, frequenting gardens and other flowery places in late summer.
Habitat
This common and widespread migrant likes dry open areas but can be seen anywhere in a good year.
Countries
Countries: England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales
Wing span range
0mm
