Cynthia cardui (also known as “Vanessa cardui”) is widespread all over Greece
where it flies from sea level to 2.500m in all sorts of habitats,
even in gardens and parks in domestic areas.
It is observed in two generations from March to November.
Every year, it migrates from North Africa and the Mediterranean basin
to Europe, West Asia and many more areas.
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| 804_1066 [Cynthia cardui] |
Its wing span is about 55-60mm.
In the picture above, she is feeding on nectar from flowers.
It is one of those moments when she is usually oblivious of an observer
and provides a photographer a good opportunity to press the trigger on the camera.
Both pictured were taken on Mt. Hymittos on Oct. 20, 2023
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