The
Red Admiral butterfly is distinguished by the red bands on its forewings
and red borders on its hindwings. Red Admirals live in the northern
hemisphere all around the world. Many Red Admirals winter over and
can be seen in early spring through October. Their wing span is
from 1 1/4 - 3 inches. The eggs are barrel shaped and deposited
onto plants such as baby’s tears, nettle, and hops. Explore
the world of butterflies by visiting the sites below, then design
a garden for them to enjoy. Click on the image above to see Red
Admirals in motion.
