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What do painted lady butterfly eggs look like?

Published in Butterfly Biology 1 min read

Painted lady butterfly eggs are tiny, pale green, and about the size of a pinhead. They are laid individually on the leaves of various host plants.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

  • Color: Pale green.
  • Size: Very small, approximately the size of a pinhead.
  • Shape: Not explicitly described in the reference, but likely slightly elongated or oval.
  • Texture: Not described in the reference, but butterfly eggs often have some texture.
  • Placement: Laid singly (one at a time) on the leaves of host plants.
  • Hatching: The eggs hatch into spiny caterpillars after about 3 to 5 days.

In summary, if you're looking for painted lady butterfly eggs, search for tiny, pale green specks, about the size of a pinhead, individually placed on leaves.

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