red admiral
Noun 1. of temperate Europe and Asia; having black wings with red and white markings (synonym) Vanessa atalanta (hypernym) nymphalid, nymphalid butterfly, brush-footed butterfly, four-footed butterfly (member-holonym) Vanessa, genus Vanessa | ||||
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red admiral
red admiral
n : of temperate europe and asia; having black wings with red and white markings [syn: vanessa atalanta]
red admiral
(zo?l.), a beautiful butterfly (vanessa atalanta) common in both europe and america. the front wings are crossed by a broad orange red band. the larva feeds on nettles. called also atlanta butterfly, and nettle butterfly...
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red admiral
n : of temperate europe and asia; having black wings with red and white markings [syn: vanessa atalanta]
red admiral
(zo?l.), a beautiful butterfly (vanessa atalanta) common in both europe and america. the front wings are crossed by a broad orange red band. the larva feeds on nettles. called also atlanta butterfly, and nettle butterfly...
see red
Red admiral Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Vanessa atalanta
The Vanessa atalanta or Red Admiral is a well-known colourful butterfly, found in temperate Europe, Asia and North America. The species is resident only in warmer areas, but migrates north in spring, and sometimes again in autumn.
This large butterfly is identified by its striking dark brown, red and black wing pattern. The caterpillar feeds on nettles, and the adult drinks from flowering plants like the Buddleia and overripe fruit.
In northern Europe, it is one of the last butterflies to be seen before winter sets in, often feeding on the pale fire of ivy flowers on sunny days. The Red Admiral is also known to hibernate, re-emerging individuals showing prominently darker colourings than first brood subjects. The butterfly also flies on sunny winter days, especially in southern Europe.
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