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Australian Admiral

Vanessa itea

Photo by CharliePrice
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Field Notes

Description:

cream-yellow coloured band across the middle
of the forewing. The forewing is generally black
with a russet coloured area near the body and
the pale yellow to cream-white coloured band
mid-wing. There is a couple of much smaller
white dashes near the tip or apex of the wing.
The hind wing is russet with a black border on
the outer and upper margins. There is a series of
black spots with blue centres positioned near the
outer margin of this wing. Underneath, the apex
of the forewing and the whole of the hind wing
are mottled in grey, brown and black. There is a
circular blue marking along the top margin of the
forewing as well.

Habitat:

Open coastal high area . rock face one side , small shrubs and tee tree, eucalypt and dogwood trees.

Notes:

Also known as:Yellow Admiral

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Comments (4)

Thats exactly what they where doing ...3 seconds ..ok got to get that trigger finger quicker :)
Oh well we'll send some more with the next good northerly... one will open wings for you surely. If I remember right they land then gradually close wings over about 3 seconds... if that helps.
Yes....overcast gloomy day , so always a good time for a drive ...and i wanted to capture one of these , first time. Not lucky enough to get it with it's wings open ..but its a start. :)
Glad you're getting these too. Spring!! Nice drive today?

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