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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 Oct 11, 2012. Captured Apr 27, 2012 15:25 in 283-399 Hickory Springs Ln, Jefferson National Forest, Pearisburg, VA 24134, USA.
  • COOLPIX P500
  • f/5.7
  • 10/3200s
  • ISO160
  • 88.7mm