Psilos insect gallery

Butterflies

 
 
 
 
 
 

Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta

 
This well known migratory butterfly can be seen throughout the UK in just about every habitat. Each spring these butterflies make their migration northwards from North Africa and continental Europe. The common nettle is an important food source for the lava though food supplies for the adults include flowers such as buddleias and Michaelmas-daisies and also rotting fruit. A late flying butterfly often seen into November.