Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)
The Red Admiral is an admired butterfly, popular in much of North America, Asia, and Europe. This butterfly enjoys many types of environments and has a strong affinity to flowers. The males are territorial and many times can be found in the same location day to day.
The undersides of the wings are a mottled brown and tan with a curved bright red color on the upper side of the brown/black wings. Although a quick flier, this beauty is a more docile butterfly, it tends to be a friendly visitor in gardens.
See more photos below to help you identify the stages of the Red Admiral Butterfly life cycle.
Red Admiral Life Cycle
Red Admiral Host and Nectar Plants
Host Plants for the Red Admiral: (What is this?)
Nectar Plants for the Red Admiral: (What is this?)
Red Admiral Facts And Information
Butterfly Family: Brush-footed Butterflies (Nymphalidae)
Butterfly Subfamily: True Brushfoot (Nymphalinae)
Butterfly Wingspan: 1 3/4 in. to 3 in.
Butterfly Habitat: Streamsides, fields, parks, gardens
Red Admiral Flight Range Map
Note: Map represents approximate butterfly flight range.
