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A stunning butterfly, the Red Admiral. Taken as it landed on some fruit flowers.

This striking butterfly, Vanessa atalanta, is a popular visitor to gardens. Until recently little was understood about its behaviour and much still remains a mystery.

A robust butterfly, its wings are adapted for prolonged flight over land and sea. It is not a species which hibernates, but overwinters in France and Spain, whilst further south still in North Africa it can continue to breed throughout winter months.

Butterfly | Red | Black | Wing | Fly | Insect