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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.

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