Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui)
Butterflies are a common sight on my outdoor walks lately. On a recent visit to Falmouth’s Crane Wildlife Management Area I saw numerous species, including Monarchs, Common Buckeyes, Common Ringlets, American Ladies and Painted Ladies. Although most of them did not rest long enough for me to capture a photo, I was able to get a few shots of this Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui). Painted Ladies are colorful, medium-sized butterflies, stretching approximately 2.5 inches from one wing tip to the…