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Red Admiral Butterfly

Vanessa atalanta

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Field Notes

Description:

With the wings folded up it is difficult to see against the bark of this tree!

Habitat:

edge of woods by beach

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Vanessa atalanta

Species ID Suggestions

Red Admiral

Vanessa atalanta

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DanielePralong
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Comments (4)
DanielePralong
The red admiral can actually last throughout winter and even hibernates. Not around my place though:-)
Malcolm Wilton-Jones
And we are still seeing them here now even though its been below freezing most nights!

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Mimetic Animals of the World
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Biodiversidad en España/Spain
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 17, 2012

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