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The Painted ladies eat nectar (of course) ,but if your thinking about raising a few up in a cage, listen to this. When the Painted Ladies are all in an adult form feed them surger water or Gatorade. Put them on your finger. Painted ladies are very friendly, and they love to take surger water and or Gatorade from childrens fingers. I have risen some up my self this is how and why i know alot about these creatures any questions contact me at Butterflysongcj101@Yahoo.com

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How do painted lady butterflies help the ecosystem?

Painted lady butterflies help the ecosystem by pollinating flowers as they feed on nectar. This pollination process is essential for the reproduction of many flowering plants. Additionally, painted lady caterpillars serve as food for insects and birds, contributing to the overall biodiversity of the ecosystem.


Why are your painted lady butterflies pushing their thorax together?

Painted lady butterflies may push their thorax together as a form of communication or to regulate their body temperature. It could also be a way for them to prepare for flight or to signal distress.


Which kinds of butterflies are found in the field?

There are many types of butterflies that can be found in fields. They include Monarch butterflies, Painted Lady butterfly, Red Admiral butterfly, Summer Azure butterfly, and the Tiger Swallowtail butterfly.


Does a painted lady butterfly have teeth?

No, a painted lady butterfly does not have teeth. Instead, they have a proboscis - a long, tube-like structure that they use to suck up nectar and other liquids for feeding. They do not chew their food.


What butterfly mimics a painted lady butterfly?

The Monarch butterfly has a black body, however the Painted Lady butterfly has more like a brownish body. When the wings are down both Monarch and Painted Lady butterflies looks like the same when the wings are down, but when the wings are up (when you get to pick them up with their wings) are totally different. go on this .comhttp://www.google.com/images?q=painted+lady+and+monarch&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1521&bih=800Look at the difference. Look at all the pictures.

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Do painted lady butterflies sting?

no


What kinds of flowers do painted lady butterflies like?

painted Lady's like red or purple flowers.


What painted lady red admiral and monarch are species of?

butterflies


Do painted lady butterflies only drink nectar?

yes


What does a painted lady breaths through?

butterflies breath though their legs


Are painted lady butterflies cold blooded?

Insects are cold blooded.


How do painted lady butterflies help the ecosystem?

Painted lady butterflies help the ecosystem by pollinating flowers as they feed on nectar. This pollination process is essential for the reproduction of many flowering plants. Additionally, painted lady caterpillars serve as food for insects and birds, contributing to the overall biodiversity of the ecosystem.


Why don't painted lady butterflies move when are first out of cocoons?

Because they are doing their makeup!


What part of North America do painted lady butterflies live?

California, Ohio, Pennsylvania


How much do painted lady butterflies weigh?

i raised a painted lady butterfly in grade 3 and they are like a inch or half a inch


How long should you wait to let your painted lady butterflies go?

Until the wings have straightened out and the butterflies can fly. They can fend for themselves then. ^^


Why are your painted lady butterflies pushing their thorax together?

Painted lady butterflies may push their thorax together as a form of communication or to regulate their body temperature. It could also be a way for them to prepare for flight or to signal distress.