The Red Admiral is a vividly coloured butterfly with a distinctive red and black wing pattern. But at rest the underwing is more cryptic.

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The Red Admiral is a vividly coloured butterfly with a distinctive red and black wing pattern. But at rest the underwing is more cryptic and looks more like a dead leaf to hide from predators.

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Size: 3792px × 4000px
Location: Lowestoft, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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