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Vanessa Atalanta I believe this is an Vanessa Atalanta on the Paper Mulberry tree. It has the marking of "89" on it's right hindwing, as mentioned in the Wikipedia description. When I saw it it reminded me of a Painted Lady, although I knew the markings didn't match. Geotagged,Red Admiral,United States,Vanessa atalanta,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Vanessa Atalanta

I believe this is an Vanessa Atalanta on the Paper Mulberry tree. It has the marking of "89" on it's right hindwing, as mentioned in the Wikipedia description. When I saw it it reminded me of a Painted Lady, although I knew the markings didn't match.

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The Red Admiral

The Red Admiral is a well-known colourful butterfly, found in temperate Europe, Asia and North America. The Red Admiral has a 45–50 mm wing span. The species is resident only in warmer areas, but migrates north in spring, and sometimes again in autumn.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By DebRich

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Uploaded Oct 29, 2020. Captured Feb 11, 2012 11:51 in 846 Avant Ave, San Antonio, TX 78210, USA.
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  • NIKON D5100
  • f/5.6
  • 1/200s
  • ISO100
  • 300mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.