Red admiral

Definition of Red admiral

(Zool.) a beautiful butterfly (Vanessa Atalanta) common in both Europe and America. The front wings are crossed by a broad orange red band. The larva feeds on nettles. Called also Atalanta butterfly, and nettle butterfly.

See also: Red

Related Words

brush-footed butterfly, four-footed butterfly, genus Vanessa, nymphalid, nymphalid butterfly, Vanessa, Vanessa atalanta
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