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Vanessa itea
The yellow admiral or Australian admiral (Vanessa itea) is a butterfly native to Australia, New Zealand, Lord Howe Island, and Norfolk Islands. Medium size butterfly with Wingspan up to 6 cm . Caterpillars feed on plants of the nettle family. Including the introduced to Australia stinging nettle
This particular one kindly landed for a rest in my garden. I have seen them a number of times flitting through my yard, but this was the first one I've noticed that landed long enough for me to get photos
Spotted on Mar 6, 2017
Submitted on Mar 7, 2017
6 Comments
Saw one in my back garden today....Noble Park Nth Victoria
Good spotting James. Congrats.
Gee I am in shock. Thank you very much. I feel honored.
Congrats!
Beautiful capture James,congrats on the SOTD and thanks for sharing
Congratulations James, this distinctive Yellow Admiral is our Spotting of the Day!
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