red admiral
Latin name: Vanessa atalanta
Nectar source: Adults love to feed on over-ripe fruit. They also feed on flowers such as Buddleia, Michaelmas Daisies, Sedum and Ivy
Caterpillar foodplant: The main larval foodplant is Common Nettle. Hop, Pellitory and Small Nettle are also used
Nectar source: Adults love to feed on over-ripe fruit. They also feed on flowers such as Buddleia, Michaelmas Daisies, Sedum and Ivy
Caterpillar foodplant: The main larval foodplant is Common Nettle. Hop, Pellitory and Small Nettle are also used