INSECTS
Nymphalidae Butterflies often have bright coloured wings and are strong flyers. They have four walking legs and are sometimes referred to as 'brush-footed' butterflies because the forelegs have bristly structures that are impractical for walking.
RED ADMIRAL
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Red AdmiralRed Admiral
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
Strong-flying immigrant from Europe and North Africa that may now be overwintering in England. They can sometimes be seen in large numbers on ivy in October and November. Larval foodplants include Common Nettle and Hop.
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Red AdmiralRed Admiral
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
Strong-flying immigrant from Europe and North Africa that may now be overwintering in England. They can sometimes be seen in large numbers on ivy in October and November. Larval foodplants include Common Nettle and Hop.
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Red AdmiralRed Admiral
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
Strong-flying immigrant from Europe and North Africa that may now be overwintering in England. They can sometimes be seen in large numbers on ivy in October and November. Larval foodplants include Common Nettle and Hop.
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Red AdmiralRed Admiral
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
Strong-flying immigrant from Europe and North Africa that may now be overwintering in England. They can sometimes be seen in large numbers on ivy in October and November. Larval foodplants include Common Nettle and Hop.
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Red AdmiralRed Admiral
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
Strong-flying immigrant from Europe and North Africa that may now be overwintering in England. They can sometimes be seen in large numbers on ivy in October and November. Larval foodplants include Common Nettle and Hop.
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Red AdmiralRed Admiral
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
Strong-flying immigrant from Europe and North Africa that may now be overwintering in England. They can sometimes be seen in large numbers on ivy in October and November. Larval foodplants include Common Nettle and Hop.
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Red AdmiralRed Admiral
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
Strong-flying immigrant from Europe and North Africa that may now be overwintering in England. They can sometimes be seen in large numbers on ivy in October and November. Larval foodplants include Common Nettle and Hop.
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Red AdmiralRed Admiral
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
Strong-flying immigrant from Europe and North Africa that may now be overwintering in England. They can sometimes be seen in large numbers on ivy in October and November. Larval foodplants include Common Nettle and Hop.
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Red AdmiralRed Admiral
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
Strong-flying immigrant from Europe and North Africa that may now be overwintering in England. They can sometimes be seen in large numbers on ivy in October and November. Larval foodplants include Common Nettle and Hop.
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Red AdmiralRed Admiral
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
Strong-flying immigrant from Europe and North Africa that may now be overwintering in England. They can sometimes be seen in large numbers on ivy in October and November. Larval foodplants include Common Nettle and Hop.
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Red AdmiralRed Admiral
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
Strong-flying immigrant from Europe and North Africa that may now be overwintering in England. They can sometimes be seen in large numbers on ivy in October and November. Larval foodplants include Common Nettle and Hop.
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Red AdmiralRed Admiral
Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta
Strong-flying immigrant from Europe and North Africa that may now be overwintering in England. They can sometimes be seen in large numbers on ivy in October and November. Larval foodplants include Common Nettle and Hop.
PAINTED LADY
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Painted LadyPainted Lady
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
Strong-flying immigrant from Europe and North Africa usually seen in England from May to September. Larval foodplants include Common Nettles and Thistles.
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Painted LadyPainted Lady
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
Strong-flying immigrant from Europe and North Africa usually seen in England from May to September. Larval foodplants include Common Nettles and Thistles.
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Painted LadyPainted Lady
Painted Lady
Vanessa cardui
Strong-flying immigrant from Europe and North Africa usually seen in England from May to September. Larval foodplants include Common Nettles and Thistles.
COMMA
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CommaComma
Comma
Polygonia c-album
Comma butterflies seek sanctuary on hedgerows located in sunny positions. Their name is derived from a little 'comma' mark on the underside of the wings. Its caterpillars feed on plants such as Common Nettle and Hop.
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CommaComma
Comma
Polygonia c-album
Comma butterflies seek sanctuary on hedgerows located in sunny positions. Their name is derived from a little 'comma' mark on the underside of the wings. Its caterpillars feed on plants such as Common Nettle and Hop.
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CommaComma
Comma
Polygonia c-album
Comma butterflies seek sanctuary on hedgerows located in sunny positions. Their name is derived from a little 'comma' mark on the underside of the wings. Its caterpillars feed on plants such as Common Nettle and Hop.
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CommaComma
Comma
Polygonia c-album
Comma butterflies seek sanctuary on hedgerows located in sunny positions. Their name is derived from a little 'comma' mark on the underside of the wings. Its caterpillars feed on plants such as Common Nettle and Hop.
PEACOCK
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PeacockPeacock
Peacock
Aglais io
Spectacular wing spots have evolved to startle and scare away predators. The wing undersides resemble dead leaves. Often found along sheltered woodland paths. Eggs are laid on stinging nettles from which blackish caterpillars emerge to feed. Maximum wingspan about 69mm.
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PeacockPeacock
Peacock
Aglais io
Spectacular wing spots have evolved to startle and scare away predators. The wing undersides resemble dead leaves. Often found along sheltered woodland paths. Eggs are laid on stinging nettles from which blackish caterpillars emerge to feed. Maximum wingspan about 69mm.
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PeacockPeacock
Peacock
Aglais io
Spectacular wing spots have evolved to startle and scare away predators. The wing undersides resemble dead leaves. Often found along sheltered woodland paths. Eggs are laid on stinging nettles from which blackish caterpillars emerge to feed. Maximum wingspan about 69mm.
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PeacockPeacock
Peacock
Aglais io
Spectacular wing spots have evolved to startle and scare away predators. The wing undersides resemble dead leaves. Often found along sheltered woodland paths. Eggs are laid on stinging nettles from which blackish caterpillars emerge to feed. Maximum wingspan about 69mm.
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PeacockPeacock
Peacock
Aglais io
Spectacular wing spots have evolved to startle and scare away predators. The wing undersides resemble dead leaves. Often found along sheltered woodland paths. Eggs are laid on stinging nettles from which blackish caterpillars emerge to feed. Maximum wingspan about 69mm.
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PeacockPeacock
Peacock
Aglais io
Spectacular wing spots have evolved to startle and scare away predators. The wing undersides resemble dead leaves. Often found along sheltered woodland paths. Eggs are laid on stinging nettles from which blackish caterpillars emerge to feed. Maximum wingspan about 69mm.