One damaged butterfly

Painted Lady butterflies are hardcore creatures! I found this one last spring on a lawn. The weather was just getting warm and flowers were starting to open. And this poor thing looked like it just came back from the battlefield.

Knowing that they migrate and have to fly long distances, it is almost like a battlefield. Poor thing almost has no wing and all the edges are completely shredded.

I followed this one for a bit until she found the right flower to feed on. Only then it allowed me to take some photos. Few minutes later it flew away.

This is the same butterfly, but in different location:
And in much better shape too :)

Bonus shot:
More yellow dandelions to come.

_{Now lets see if this after-HF post will post :p}