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What do painted lady butterflies eat?

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Nectar is a sweet liquid that provides nutrients to insects. The painted lady butterfly has a long list of nectar plants from which it may feed. Some nectar flowers a painted lady butterfly will eat are giant goldenrods, marigolds and everlastings. Other flowers include aster, blazing stars and thistle. read more

Because of the shape of its tongue, painted lady butterflies find it easier to drink food rather than eat it. The plant on which a butterfly lays its eggs is called a host plant, but the plant from which a butterfly drinks is known as a nectar plant. read more

Caterpillars eat leaves and the adult painted lady butterflies drink nectar from flowers. Adults are more likely to find a place to lay eggs close to their own food source. While there are attractive garden options for painted lady butterflies, both the caterpillars and adults like common weeds. read more

The painted lady (Vanessa cardui) is one of the world's most common butterflies, but it also has some unique habits and characteristics. The painted lady (Vanessa cardui) is one of the world's most common butterflies, but it also has some unique habits and characteristics. read more

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