Vanessa carye, the western painted lady, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in South America, from the mountains of Colombia and west of Caracas (Venezuela) through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, southern Brazil, and Paraguay to Patagonia in Argentina. It is also found on Easter Island and Tuamotus.
 The larvae feed on Achyrocline flaccida and many other species.

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Vanessa carye, commonly known as the Painted Lady butterfly, can be considered a tree pest because its caterpillars feed on the leaves of various tree species, potentially causing defoliation and damage to the trees.

tree pest

Vanessa carye, or the Painted Lady butterfly, can be considered a garden pest because its caterpillars feed on a wide range of garden plants, including vegetables, herbs, and ornamental flowers, which can result in damage to the plants and affect their overall health and productivity.

garden pest

Vanessa carye, also known as the Painted Lady butterfly, can be considered a crop pest because its caterpillars feed on various crops, including legumes, sunflowers, and thistles, which can result in damage to the crops and potentially reduce their yield and quality.

crop pest

Vanessa carye, or the Painted Lady butterfly, can be considered a pest because its caterpillars feed on the leaves of trees, garden plants, and crops, causing damage and potentially reducing the health, productivity, and yield of these plants.

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Western Painted Lady

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Western Painted Lady

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