Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)

This Red Admiral was the second butterfly I saw in a sunny patch on the path down to the woods during the cool days in late spring. Another butterfly I would not have seen if it had not been for these unusually cool days.

This butterfly spent more time with its wings in an open display.

Identification resources:
- West Central Georgia Butterflies by Michael Beohm: Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)
- BugGuide: Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta)
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