Painted Lady Collection

The Carson Mansion in Eureka, California

Painted lady butterfly C016 / 2299
Painted lady (Vanessa cardui) butterfly. This butterfly is found in Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia. Specimen obtained from the University of Valencia, Spain

Painted lady butterfly life cycle F007 / 6614
Painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) life cycle

Painted lady, Vanessa cardui, false comma, Nymphalis vaualbum, and comma butterfly variety, Polygonia c-album
FLO4670835 Painted lady, Vanessa cardui, false comma, Nymphalis vaualbum, and comma butterfly variety, Polygonia c-album. Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet brothers after an illustration by

Painted Lady on zinnia, Marion County, Illinois. (Editorial Use Only)

Painted Lady on zinnia, Marion County, Illinois

Painted Lady on Butterfly Bush, Marion County, Illinois. (Editorial Use Only)

Painted Lady on Frikart's Aster, Marion County, Illinois. (Editorial Use Only)

Painted Lady on zinnia, Marion County, Illinois. (Editorial Use Only)

Painted Lady on zinnia, Marion County, Illinois. (Editorial Use Only)

Painted Lady on zinnia, Marion County, Illinois. (Editorial Use Only)

Painted Lady on zinnia, Marion County, Illinois

Painted Lady on zinnia, Marion County, Illinois. (Editorial Use Only)

Painted Lady on zinnia, Marion County, Illinois

Bouquet of Flowers with a Painted Lady Butterfly, 1763-1825. Creator: Willem van Leen
Bouquet of Flowers with a Painted Lady Butterfly, 1763-1825

Gladiolus carneus D. Delarochev (Painted lady), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Gladiolus carneus D. Delarochev (Painted lady), 1777-1786

Plate 8: Four Butterflies, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Plate 8: Four Butterflies, c. 1575/1580

zoology, image of butterflies, from Moses Harris "The Aurelian: or, natural history of English insects, namely, moths and butterflies", London, 1766, colour print

Red hibiscus flowers, Easter Island, Chile

Painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) feeding on knapweed Sutcliffe Park Nature Reserve, Eltham, London, England, UK. June

Painted lady butterfly (Cynthia cardui) flying to feed on Fleabane in garden. Norfolk, England, UK

Painted lady butterfly (Cynthia cardui) feeding on Verbena flowers in flight, England, UK. August

Painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) on flower, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

Painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) taking flight, Norfolk, England, UK. June

Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) on Cup Plant (Silphium perfoliatum) Marion County, Illinois

Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) on Red Spread Lantana (Lantana camara) Marion County, Illinois

Painted lady (Vanessa cardui) sucking nectar from an acacia flower during spring migration. Aydar, Southern Morocco, Africa

Butterflies (coloured engraving)
997701 Butterflies (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

A still life with flowers, butterflies and a lizard in a dell
5938125 A still life with flowers, butterflies and a lizard in a dell, before 1750 (oil on canvas) by Ruysch, Rachel (1664-1750); 59.6x48.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

A Victorian Christmas card of a painted lady butterfly, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3603385 A Victorian Christmas card of a painted lady butterfly, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

Different types of butterflies, illustration from the book Butterflies
2607864 Different types of butterflies, illustration from the book Butterflies, Moths and Other Insects and Creatures of the Countryside, published 1927 (colour litho) by Furneaux

Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) on Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Marion County, Illinois

Butterfly, Painted lady, Vanessa cardui
Dahlia, yellow flower with Painted Lady butterfly, Vanessa cardui

RF - Painted lady butterfly (Cynthia cardui) feeding on Fleabane (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) nectaring on Witch hazel (Hamamelis x intermedia Jelena ). Surrey, England, UK. February

Painted lady butterflies (Vanessa cardui), three nectaring on potted Chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum sp) in evening light. Urumqi Botanic Garden, Wushi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China

Painted lady butterfly, Seattle, Washington State

Close-up of underside of wing of Painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) showing detail of scales. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

Painted lady butterfly (Cynthia / Vanessa cardui) feeding on Fleabane flower, UK, August

USA, California. Painted lady butterfly on lantana flowers. Credit as: Christopher Talbot Frank / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Sun Rising Behind Daylilies (Hemerocallis), painted Lady Hemerocallidaceae, New York Botanical Garden; Bronx, New York, United States Of America

Painted Lady Butterfly (Cynthia) Feeds On Goldenrod; Tahlequah, Oklahoma, United States Of America

Close up of a butterfly wing; st. albert alberta canada

Two Painted Lady shells (Phasianella australis), close up

Artwork by Scott Lawrence
Victorian house on Hays Street, San Francisco, California

USA, California. Painted lady butterfly on lantana flowers. Credit as: Christopher Talbot Frank / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Illustration of Painted Lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui), flying showing natural pattern on wings

Illustration of mud and grass marsh with close up of Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) butterfly feeding on Sea aster flowers and inset of glasswort

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"The Painted Lady: A Tale of Beauty and Transformation" In the charming town of Eureka, California stands a majestic Victorian mansion known as the Carson Mansion. Its vibrant colors and intricate details make it resemble a painted lady butterfly, captivating all who lay eyes upon it. Speaking of butterflies, the Painted Lady butterfly (Cynthia cardui) is a true marvel of nature. Its life cycle, captured in stunning photographs like C016/2299 and F007/6614, showcases its transformation from an egg to a caterpillar, then chrysalis before finally emerging as a breathtakingly beautiful butterfly. These delicate creatures can be found fluttering around the world, from Lower Saxony in Germany to gardens in England's countryside. Witness them gracefully feeding on sunflower heads or verbena flowers while in flight – truly an enchanting sight. The Painted Lady's scientific name Vanessa cardui perfectly suits its wanderlust spirit. It takes flight across Norfolk and Marion County in Illinois with June being their favorite time for exploration. They land on Cup Plants or Red Spread Lantanas, adding splashes of color to these already vibrant blooms. During springtime when acacia flowers bloom abundantly, you may spot these lovely butterflies delicately sucking nectar from their petals – a harmonious dance between nature's beauty and grace. As we journey further into this tale of wonderment, let us not forget Easter Island in Chile adorned with red hibiscus flowers that rival even the most colorful wings. These blossoms serve as yet another reminder that nature has an endless palette at her disposal. Just like those intricately detailed colored engravings depicting butterflies found within old books; our world is filled with countless wonders waiting to be discovered. The painted lady serves as both muse and symbol for embracing change and finding beauty amidst transformation.