Red admiral — size comparison

The red admiral travels between habitats from gardens to mountains and coasts. Adults take nectar and caterpillars use nettles. Migration is important and seaso

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Wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Red admiral

Vanessa atalanta

71 mmAdult individual
wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówMeasurement: side · approximate projection

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Red admiralWingspan71 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

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Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Red admiral — size comparison — facts and sources

The red admiral travels between habitats from gardens to mountains and coasts. Adults take nectar and caterpillars use nettles.

Migration is important and seasonal arrivals alter local abundance. In some regions adults can also overwinter in shelter when conditions allow.

Measurement sources