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Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) Photo taken while conducting research on the Farallones. Geotagged,Red Admiral,United States,Vanessa atalanta,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)

Photo taken while conducting research on the Farallones.

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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.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Natalia Cara
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By Natalia Cara

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Uploaded Aug 12, 2022. Captured Feb 19, 2022 14:28 in Southeast Farallon Island, San Francisco, CA, USA.
  • MINOLTA ProShot MN67Z
  • f/5.7
  • 1/399s
  • ISO100
  • 145mm