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belle dame

Vanessa cardui

Least Concern

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Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Cyprus, Taiwan), Europe (41 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Arthropoda (arthropodes)

Class

Insecta (insecte)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Family

Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)

Genus

Vanessa

Species

Vanessa cardui (belle dame)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish bella dama

French belle dame

German Distelfalter

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of belle dame?

The scientific name of belle dame is Vanessa cardui. It belongs to the genus Vanessa.

What is the conservation status of belle dame?

belle dame (Vanessa cardui) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does belle dame live?

belle dame is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Cyprus, Taiwan), Europe (41 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus.

What family does belle dame belong to?

belle dame (Vanessa cardui) belongs to the genus Vanessa, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.

Is belle dame endangered?

No, belle dame (Vanessa cardui) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does belle dame belong to?

belle dame (Vanessa cardui) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of belle dame?

The closest relatives of belle dame in the genus Vanessa include Belle américaine, vulcain, Vulcain de Godart, Subtropical Lady, West Coast Lady.