Overwintering of the Red Admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta (L.)) on Howth Peninsula, Co. Dublin

The migrant adult Red Admiral butterfly was observed to successfully overwinter and breed in sheltered areas on Howth Peninsula, Co. Dublin. Eggs, larvae and pupae were monitored from November to May on the larval food plant, the Common Nettle.

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Published in:Irish naturalists' journal 2008-12, Vol.29 (2), p.81-86
Main Authors: Smyth, Frank, Nash, David W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult insects
Butterflies
Eggs
Insect larvae
Instars
Larval development
Overwintering
Oviposition
Pupae
Vanessa atalanta
Weather
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Summary:The migrant adult Red Admiral butterfly was observed to successfully overwinter and breed in sheltered areas on Howth Peninsula, Co. Dublin. Eggs, larvae and pupae were monitored from November to May on the larval food plant, the Common Nettle.
ISSN:0021-1311