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| Vanessa atalanta (Linnaeus, 1758) Main synonym = Papilio atalanta Linnaeus, 1758 |
| Taxonomical Classification: Animalia / Arthropoda / Insecta / Lepidoptera / Nymphalidae |
 Red Admiral  Farfett tal-ħurrieq |
| Further Information: This species of butterfly is on the wing all year round, usually found in wooded areas as opposed to bare ground / open plains. It is mostly attracted to Lantana flowers and Orange Tree blossoms; larvaea feed on Nettles ,as the Maltese name suggests, and also on Pellitory-of-the-Wall. This species is relatively common. |
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