Family: Nymphalidae Checklist Number: 59.024
Vanessa cardui (Linnaeus, 1758)
Painted Lady
A frequent and common migrant species which is found from April to October. The numbers vary from year to year. Eggs are laid on thistles in the family Asteraceae where the larvae spin a tent-like web.
References:
Kirkland, P. (2022). Discovering Scotland's Butterflies.
Newland, D.E. (2006). Discover Butterflies in Britain.