Vanessa atalanta
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Scientific NameVanessa atalanta
FamilyNymphalidae
Wingspan (mm)45-60
HabitatGardens, fields, woodlands, parks, and open areas, often near nettle patches.
Host PlantsUrtica dioica (Stinging Nettle), Urtica urens (Small Nettle), Parietaria (Pellitory)
Conservation StatusLeast Concern (LC)
Description
A Red Admiral butterfly resting on a purple coneflower in New York.
