Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1390533

Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta

Observation date: August 07, 2024
Submitted by: jcarter
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The butterflies' wings were badly tattered but it appeared to fly very well despite that. I saw it first alit on a dead branch of a dead tree across the ditch by the road, and from there began to feed on the nectar of a mustard plant on the side of the road.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: August 11, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Nova Scotia