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Family: Nymphalidae
1590 * Vanessa atalanta * Red Admiral Common migrant, over-wintering in the south in mild winters Wingspan: 65-78mm Flight time: Most frequent March-October but recorded during all months of the year Habitat: Found in most urban and rural areas Larvae usually feed on Nettles, occasional on Pellitory-of-the-wall (Parietaria judaica) and Hop (Humulus lupulus) |
Red Admiral, Vanessa atalanta
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