Painted Lady butterflies swarm San Diego beaches earlier than usual, delighting residents

A kaleidoscope of Painted Lady butterflies descended on San Diego beaches and inland areas, drawing wonder from residents and visitors alike.
Yakima Herald-Republic

Painted Lady butterflies expected in droves because of California rains

SPOKANE — A Washington State University butterfly expert described painted ladies as a "cosmopolitan" butterfly because they can be found on every continent aside from Antarctica. The ladies are ...
OPB

Photos: Scientists trace a butterfly migration route that is millions of years old

Every year, for millions of years, a huge number of painted lady butterflies have migrated thousands of miles across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Though they’ve been a common sight throughout ...
CNET

Scientists reveal how Painted Lady butterflies migrate across the Sahara desert

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