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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 Bridget Charity Rendall
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By Bridget Charity Rendall

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Uploaded Oct 9, 2012. Captured Apr 26, 2012 13:57 in Barton Ln, Exeter, Devon EX2, UK.
  • DSC-H2
  • f/4.0
  • 10/1600s
  • ISO80
  • 12.7mm