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Cynthia cardui, painted lady
Plate 21 from Illustrations of British butterflies and their larvae, with the plants on which they feed, by Theo Johnson, 1892
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Arthropod Arthropoda Brush Footed Butterfly Butterflies Butterfly Caterpillar Cosmopolitan Cynthia Four Footed Butterfly Hexapod Hexapoda Insecta Johnson Larva Larvae Lepidoptera Lepidopteran Cynthia Cardui Invertebrata
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Plate 21 from Illustrations of British Butterflies and Their Larvae, with the Plants on Which They Feed, features a stunning and intricately detailed painting of the painted lady butterfly, Cynthia cardui. This exquisite illustration, created by Theo Johnson in 1892, showcases the adult butterfly with its vibrant wings adorned with black, orange, and white patterns. The painted lady is a cosmopolitan species, meaning it can be found in various parts of the world, making it one of the most widespread butterflies. Theo Johnson's masterful illustration also highlights the larvae, or caterpillars, of the painted lady. The caterpillars are depicted in various stages of development, feeding on their host plants, which include thistles and mallow. The illustration provides a fascinating glimpse into the life cycle of this beautiful and fascinating insect. The painted lady is a member of the Lepidoptera order, which includes moths and butterflies. It is part of the Insecta class, which is the largest class of animals and includes all insects. The painted lady is a hexapod, meaning it has six legs, and is part of the Arthropoda phylum, which includes all invertebrates with a segmented body and jointed legs. The painted lady is also known as a brush-footed butterfly or a four-footed butterfly due to the structure of its feet, which have small hairs that help it cling to surfaces. This illustration is a testament to the intricacy and beauty of the natural world and the important role that illustrations play in documenting and preserving the natural history of various species.
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