A Vanessa atalanta on an Rudbeckia.

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  1. Christer Johansson

    Christer Johansson Seedling

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    I took a walk today with my camera and found this on a flower in a park downtown :-D

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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Oh, a Red Admiral. I have them in my yard.
     
  3. Christer Johansson

    Christer Johansson Seedling

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    This species migrates to Sweden and try to stay over winter, but usually fails :rolleyes:

    They are not the most common species around here.
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Such delicately beautiful creatures aren't they? I love seeing Red Admirals in the garden here too. :-D
     
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    Sherry8 I Love Birds!

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    Beautiful butterfly...I have not seen one yet this summer visiting my gardens...but with all our windy days I could have missed him.
     

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