David Element

Wildlife Photography

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___ Butterflies 13 - Nymphalidae - Red Admirals

                                       RED ADMIRAL Vanessa atalanta

                                        RED ADMIRAL Vanessa atalanta                

                                       RED ADMIRAL Vanessa atalanta

The above portrait reached the semi-finals of the BG Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition, 2002

• A selection of close-up photographs are shown of this common and striking migrant species. 'Red Admiral' is actually a corruption of 'Red Admirable'. These images were obtained in November 2001 during an unseasonably warm spell of weather. There is now significant evidence to confirm that these beautiful insects are now able to survive British winters by hibernating as adults and that they are therefore genuine all year round residents. The typical nymphalid 'brush feet' are very evident in the last photograph. These modified legs are smaller in males than females. Although useless for walking, they are covered with numerous large scales and have a sensory function which enables the butterflies to detect suitable nectar sources.

Links to 'ARKive' species accounts:

• For further information about the Red Admiral Butterfly use the following link: http://www.arkive.org/species/speciesOverview.do?id=4373

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