Friday, June 22

Red Admiral

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) - Years ago I discovered that these butterflies will chase a red object in flight.  I would swing a red yo-yo in a circle and after a few turns would have 3 to 4 butterflies in the area following it around and around.

Only after careful inspection can you see that the Red Admiral also has some blue coloration on the bottom side of both the forewing and hindwing.





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