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Red Admiral, Vanessa atalanta, on Hedera helix, common ivy. Hedera helix, the common Ivy is a magnet for Butterflies, Bees and Hover Flies when there are not many flowers around anymore in September and October. Took the picture right in the front of my house. The Ivy only produces flowers when it has a certain age. Geotagged,Germany,Red Admiral,Summer,Vanessa atalanta Click/tap to enlarge

Red Admiral, Vanessa atalanta, on Hedera helix, common ivy.

Hedera helix, the common Ivy is a magnet for Butterflies, Bees and Hover Flies when there are not many flowers around anymore in September and October. Took the picture right in the front of my house. The Ivy only produces flowers when it has a certain age.

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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 Alexander Hassmueller
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By Alexander Hassmueller

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Uploaded Oct 14, 2022. Captured Sep 22, 2021 14:27 in Dürerstraße 4, 61267 Neu-Anspach, Germany.
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  • iPad Pro (10.5-inch)
  • f/1.8
  • 1/316s
  • ISO20
  • 3.99mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.