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NATURE
Butterflies
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
Wingspan 60mm
Adults hibernate in small numbers but seen mostly as summer migrant to Britain and Ireland, often in good numbers. Underwings marbled smoky-grey, upperwings black with red bands and white spots. Commonest July-August. Larvae on nettle.



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