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Painted Lady

Vanessa cardui

Least Concern

About

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 (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Insecta (Insects)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Family

Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)

Genus

Vanessa

Species

Vanessa cardui (Painted Lady)

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 Painted Lady?

The scientific name of Painted Lady is Vanessa cardui. It belongs to the genus Vanessa.

What is the conservation status of Painted Lady?

Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Painted Lady live?

Painted Lady 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 Painted Lady belong to?

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

Is Painted Lady endangered?

No, Painted Lady (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 Painted Lady belong to?

Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Painted Lady?

The closest relatives of Painted Lady in the genus Vanessa include American Lady, Canary Red Admiral, Red Admiral, Subtropical Lady, West Coast Lady.