Admiral butterfly

Unlike mammals and birds, butterflies and moths rely mainly on external sources of heat to warm their bodies so that they can be active. Although many are adept at increasing their body temperature way above ambient air temperature by basking in sunshine or shivering (vibrating their flight muscles), when their surroundings are really cold, most butterflies and moths are forced to remain inactive.

This butterfly came and landed beside me while I was out walking. The adults look much better than the larvae!

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white admiral (Limenitis arthemis arthemis) - Photo by Beulah Morrison - Came across this little beauty on what should have been my sons 30th birthday! So special. - http://www.minnesotaseasons.com/Insects/white_admiral.html

The beautiful New Zealand Red Admiral is endemic to New Zealand. They are a common butterfly and exist where their diet is available.

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A migratory butterfly, the Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) emigrates to Delaware in the spring. It is found throughout North and...

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