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Poised A Red Admiral perched perfectly atop a flower at Culzean Castle, Scotland, September 2014. Red Admiral,Vanessa atalanta Click/tap to enlarge

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A Red Admiral perched perfectly atop a flower at Culzean Castle, Scotland, September 2014.

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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 Mjollnir MacAlba
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By Mjollnir MacAlba

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Uploaded Dec 6, 2014. Captured Sep 17, 2014 13:27.
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  • NIKON D3100
  • f/6.3
  • 1/1600s
  • ISO400
  • 200mm