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Red Admiral Butterfly

Vanessa atalanta

Photo by Discover MCCD
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Field Notes

Description:

Beautiful butterfly seen at Hickory Grove Highlands Conservation Area in Cary, IL.

Habitat:

This butterfly was seen on a tool shed within a tall grass prairie habitat.

Species ID Suggestions

Red Admiral

Vanessa atalanta
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