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| | | Red admiral | | The red admiral (Vanessa atalanta) is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae, and the subfamily Nymphalinae. It is widespread in Europe, North Africa and North and Central America. Adult Vanessa atalanta reach wingspans of 50 - 65 mm. The surface of the wings is a velvety black colour. The tips of the forewings have white spots which are separated by an orange stripe. The hindwings have an orange edge. The underside has black, blue and dark brown speckles. | | |
| | | | The red admiral is found in almost every environment. It feeds on the nectar of Eupatorium or ivy blossoms and on the juices of fallen fruits. Red admiral caterpillars are black and yellow. They feed exclusively on large nettles and are solitary, living on leaves joined together with their silk. The red admiral is a migrant species and flies to Northern Europe in May. It returns to Southern Europe in October for the winter. The red admiral produces 2 new generations per year. | | |
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| | | Description of images / photos | | 1. | Red Admiral on currant | | 2. | Red Admiral - Vanessa atalanta | | 3. | Butterfly - Vanessa atalanta - Red Admiral - side face | | 4. | Nymphalidae - Red Admiral |
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