Australian Painted Lady vs Meadow Argus
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Painted Lady | Meadow Argus |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vanessa kershawi | Junonia villida |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 4-5 cm wingspan | 4-5 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, New Zealand | Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Painted Lady
An orange, black, and white butterfly closely related to the cosmopolitan painted lady. It undertakes seasonal migrations across southeastern Australia.
Did You Know?
Millions migrate northward in autumn in one of Australia's most impressive insect movements.
Meadow Argus
A medium-sized brown butterfly with prominent eyespots on each wing. It is one of Australia's most common and widespread butterflies.
Did You Know?
The conspicuous eyespots on its wings are thought to startle predators or deflect attacks from the body.