Family: Nymphalidae Checklist Number: 59.023
Vanessa atalanta (Linnaeus, 1758)
Red Admiral
A frequent and common migrant species, which can be seen in most months, but mainly from February to November. Eggs are laid on stinging nettles (Urtica dioica) where the larvae spin a tent-like web.
References:
Kirkland, P. (2022). Discovering Scotland's Butterflies.
Newland, D.E. (2006). Discover Butterflies in Britain.