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Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)

Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)

Butterfly of the Month May 2024 Written by Madeline Simon and Stephanie Holbrook Let’s talk about Painted Lady butterflies, nature’s nomads. Unlike most migratory species, these butterflies don’t have a ‘season’ for their travels. Some scientists speculate that heavy weather events like El Niño could be directing their movements, as it might affect the availability

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Funereal Duskywing Butterfly (Erynnis funeralis) Butterfly of the Month January 2024

Funereal Duskywing Butterfly (Erynnis funeralis) Butterfly of the Month January 2024

These butterflies inhabit a variety of habitats, including deserts, warm or arid lowlands, and roadsides. The Funereal Duskywing butterfly (Erynnis funeralis) is commonly found in Southern California, Arizona, New Mexico,

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