Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1202955

Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta

Observation date: April 21, 2019
Submitted by: WINGSaloftinKS
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Saw three of these Admirals on a row of about seven large Lilac shrubs all filled with blossoms (some the traditional lavender color, some a little more pink or violet). It was very windy out so occasionally the wind seemed to carry the butterflies off to the next blossom. Sizes: Approx. 2" each, the first one seemed a tad faded with some nicks in its wings while the third one's wings were intact and its coloring a little more vivid. (Couldn't get any photos of #2.) Weather: Approx. 83 degrees, mostly sunny skies, low humidity with strong winds.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: April 21, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Douglas County