Beautiful ladyVanessa cardui

It has an orange-brown background with dark spots. The forewings have an “accumulation” of black in the apical area and white spots. There are four dark ocelli on the underside of the hind wings. The female is larger than the male.

WHERE TO FIND IT AT AROUCA GEOPARK

Pouco Preocupante

Flying Season March - October

Dimension Width: 55-70 mm

Habitat It prefers open areas, including old fields, wasteland and gardens.

Bela-dama ©Avelino Vieira

Bela-dama ©Avelino Vieira

Bela-dama ©Avelino Vieira

Bela-dama ©Avelino Vieira

Bela-dama ©Avelino Vieira

Bela-dama ©Avelino Vieira

Bela-dama ©Avelino Vieira

Bela-dama ©Avelino Vieira

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