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Species

Species:

Family:

Subfamily:

Size

Medium

Where Found

Habitat

• Woodlands, hammocks, forest margins, and adjacent open areas
• Wetlands, swamps, moist woodlands
• Gardens, parks, neighborhoods

This species has been reported in these Florida counties:

Throughout Florida

Flight Period

• February
• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October
• November

Description

Easily identified by its bright red bands, the Red Admiral may be a frequent garden visitor although seldom in any large numbers. The spiny larvae make leaf shelters on their host plants to help avoid detection from hungry predators. The adults have a fast, erratic flight and visit a variety of available flowers. | Photos by Jaret Daniels