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Red Admiral

Vanessa Atalanta

Photo by Gina9210
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Description:

This large butterfly is identified by its striking dark brown, red, and black wing pattern. More specifically, the dark wings possess orange bands that cross the fore wings and on the outer edge of the hind wings; white spots on the dorsal fore wings near the front margin; reddish bars on dorsal surface of all four wings.

Habitat:

Found in temperate Europe, Asia and North America.

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Comments (2)
Gina9210
If you notice there is a beautiful white spider beside the Admiral, when the butterfly landed just in front he went into defensive position he stay that way until the Admiral flew away. Amazing to watch! Thank you Dan.

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PublishedMay 15, 2011

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