Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)

This species is found both statewide and across the continent. In NC, Red Admirals may be seen on nearly any warm day of the year, although they are rare in mid-winter. They have three broods and are most often seen from March to October. They're uncommon to fairly common and are found in many different habitats including backyard gardens.

New Hanover Co., NC
13 Oct 2007

This Red Admiral is imbibing nutrients from oozing sap.


Washington Co., NC 17 June 2001	Washington Co., NC 21 June 2003

	Haywood Co., NC 13 May 2005

	And here's a Red Admiral from Mt. Rainier, Washington! 10 Aug 2004

Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)
Pettigrew State Park, Washington Co., NC
21 June 2006

Nectaring on tall Verbena

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Created on ... June 29, 2003 | Updated on ... Mar 1, 2007 | jspippen@duke.edu