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Vanessa atalanta
Upperside is black with white spots near the apex; forewing with red median band, hindwing with red marginal band. The winter form is smaller and duller, summer form larger and brighter with an interrupted forewing band. Wing Span: 1 3/4 - 3 inches (4.5 - 7.6 cm).
On a winter honeysuckle shrub in a wildlife habitat garden.
Spotted on Feb 14, 2013
Submitted on Feb 14, 2013
4 Comments
It is nice to see a few butterflies, even the bit worn ones this early in spring. Thanks :)
Lovely!
Thanks - the weather has been very pleasant. Bees have been really enjoying the winter honeysuckle and flowering quince. :)
nice,