In September Vanessa and Swallowtails have the wings destroyed by the fights to protect the territory, or by predators' attempt to catch them.Tuscany, Italy
Red Admiral emerges from its overwintering in sunny weather for foraging ground ivy flowers. Limousin, France.Vulcain sorti de son hivernage et butinant du lierre terrestre. Limousin, France.
(May 10, 2015) A Red Admiral Butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) stopping by to wish us, "Happy Mother's Day" at the Pierpoint Landing in Long Beach, California.200 Aquarium WayLong Beach, California 90802