Soaring with determined flight across continents, the red admiral, scientifically known as Vanessa atalanta, is one of the most widely recognized and globally distributed butterflies. With its striking black wings slashed by vivid orange-red bands, this bold and beautiful butterfly is a familiar sight in gardens, fields, and woodlands across the Northern Hemisphere, captivating observers with its distinctive patterns and impressive migratory journeys.
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LEPIDOPTERA LIFE CYCLES: The Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)
The red admiral butterfly, Vanessa atalanta, is one of the most widespread butterflies in the United States. It belongs to the Nymphalidae family and is known for its bright red forewing bands contrasted by the black and white that covers the remainder of its wings. They are fast, erratic flyers and are often confused with painted ladies, who are the same size and fly the same way. Oftentimes it is not until one actually lands that a positive identification can be made.

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