Irish moths and butterflies


Family: Nymphalidae

1590     *     Red Admiral     *     Vanessa atalanta


Migrant. Widespread, common
Wingspan: 65-70mm

Flight time: May-September
Habitat: Found in most urban and rural areas

Larval food plant: Nettles





Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork

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