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available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The Red Admiral
(Vanessa atalanta) (previously also known as Pyrameis atalanta) is a
well-known colourful butterfly, found in temperate Europe, Asia and
North America. The Red Admiral has a two-inch (45-50 mm) wing span. The
species is resident only in warmer areas, but migrates north in spring,
and sometimes again in autumn.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 The
caterpillar feeds on nettles, and the adult drinks from flowering plants
like the Buddleia and overripe fruit.
