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Australian/Yellow Admiral Butterfly
Vanessa itea
-33.7762, 150.783
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Description:
The yellow admiral or Australian admiral (Vanessa itea) is a butterfly native to Australia, New Zealand, Lord Howe Island, and Norfolk Islands. Medium size butterfly with Wingspan up to 6 cm . Caterpillars feed on plants of the nettle family. Including the introduced to Australia stinging nettle
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Been a couple of years since I last saw one of these butterflies. I noticed it as I went out into the backyard earlier today. Was surprised to see a butterfly since it's mid winter here.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2019
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