Vanessa kershawiCommon name: Australian Painted Lady
Meaning of name: Unknown.
Distribution: In Western Australia it occurs from Dampier south to the South Australian border. Occurs in every Australian state.
Description: Wingspan up to 47 millimetres.
Notes: Occurs in a wide variety of natural and modified habitats. The caterpillars are known to feed on Ammobium, Bracteantha, Chrysocephalum, Helichrysum, Gnaphalium, Rhodanthe and Arctotheca species.
References: The Complete Guide to Butterflies of Australia. Michael F Braby. 2004
The Painted Lady butterfly can be found in every Australian state.
Both the caterpillars and adults feed on cape weed, Arctotheca calendula.
This butterfly has very damaged wings but can still fly.
This butterfly was seen during a night stalk. It appears to be asleep.
