Painted Lady (IMAGE) University of Exeter Caption The painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) is a major component of the large day-flying insect migrants studied by radar in the new study. Credit Jane Hill Usage Restrictions This image may only be used in reporting this research License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.