Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 706526

Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta

Observation date: May 01, 2012
Submitted by: Timeflies
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This butterfly was in numerous in our burr oak tree, tonight. I have open and closed wings for identification. Sunny, windy, but protected in our courtyard. It was around 6 Pm when I saw them. We've had about 6-10 of this species but never this many at one time. They were still there, clinging to tree at sunset.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: April 05, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Reno County