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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 Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Aug 11, 2014. Captured Apr 1, 2001 01:48 in Park Lane, Rossett, Wrexham, Wrexham LL12, UK.
  • FinePix S3200
  • f/3.1
  • 1/274s
  • ISO64
  • 4.3mm