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In the Right Place, Pt. 3 - _TNY_8461

This red admiral (Vanessa atalanta) is standing in the sea of pink flowers on an October stonecrop (Hylotelephium sieboldii).

 

The name of the butterfly, "red admiral" can seem a bit odd given that it isn't very red and what's the naval connection? Well, the admiral part is a variation on "admirable" and that it sure is.

 

Part 1 here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/50517893972/

 

Part 2 here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/50577079012/

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Uploaded on November 29, 2020
Taken on September 19, 2020