red admiral

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red admiral

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a nymphalid butterfly, Vanessa atalanta, of temperate Europe and Asia, having black wings with red and white markings See also white admiral

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red admiral - of temperate Europe and Asia; having black wings with red and white markings

Vanessa atalanta

brush-footed butterfly, four-footed butterfly, nymphalid, nymphalid butterfly - medium to large butterflies found worldwide typically having brightly colored wings and much-reduced nonfunctional forelegs carried folded on the breast

genus Vanessa, Vanessa - painted beauty and red admiral

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