Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 995660

Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta

Observation date: July 24, 2014
Submitted by: Elaine Link
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Early evening of a day that was warm and sunny. The red admiral was lazily visiting sunny and shady spots but not feeding. Landed on the steps, the driveway, and on the plantain leaf in my not-so-grassy back yard.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 31, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Illinois, Macoupin County