Well I think all butterflies are pretty. The Red Admiral Butterfly does not disappoint! Here is a fun fact – they are people friendly and may land on you! It hasn’t happen to me – at least not yet!
Features: Red Admirals have black and brown wings with orange-red bands and white spots. Their wing span is between 2 and 3 inches wide.
Food:Â These butterflies like flower nectar and rotting fruit – ugh!
Eggs:Â Â The eggs are light green and can be found on their favorite host plant which is nettle.
Caterpillar:Â Â Young caterpillars hide or take shelter in folded nettle leaves.
Migration:  If you live in a warm climate, Red Admirals will stick around throughout the year. Here in Pittsburgh, PA, they will go south for the winter.
Beneficial: Of course, the Red Admiral is beneficial because it is a pollinator. In my garden, this butterfly likes my zinnias and butterfly bushes.
In case you didn’t check it out, last week we took a look at the Two-Spotted Tree Cricket.
