Red Admirals have been visiting a local Buddleia these last few days. Only one today but very beautiful. The underwing makes me think of ancient, precious tapestries.
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@rontu Thank you. Admirals can be remarkably laid back & allow several minutes if conditions are to their satisfaction. Those that have been feasting on this particular Buddleia have been very kind to me. @koalagardens Red Admirals are one of the longer lived species. The ones I've been showing will either decide to head south, perhaps to France or hibernate in a cool dark place. Peacock butterflies are already settled and they will be joined by Comma, Small Tortoiseshell and our longest live butterfly, the Brimstone, which can live an incredible 13 months!
@koalagardens Red Admirals are one of the longer lived species. The ones I've been showing will either decide to head south, perhaps to France or hibernate in a cool dark place. Peacock butterflies are already settled and they will be joined by Comma, Small Tortoiseshell and our longest live butterfly, the Brimstone, which can live an incredible 13 months!
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