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Vanessa atalanta
Family: Nymphalidae. A large colorful butterfly 45-50 mm wingspan. Dark brown, red/orange and black wing pattern. Feeds on variety of flowers. Small white asters seen here. Two broods from March to October. Larva feeds on neetles.
Meadow with abundant flowers and weeds.
One of the last butterflies seen in late fall especially in Europe. (see video)
Spotted on Oct 8, 2012
Submitted on Oct 10, 2012
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