The red admiral (Vanessa atalanta) is a well-known colourful butterfly, found in temperate Europe, Asia and North America. Atalanta is a figure in Greek mythology, a strong yet feminine woman who faces obstacles and backlash for refusing to follow gender norms.
Order: Lepidoptera Family: Nymphalidae Genus: Vanessa
Species: Vanessa atalanta (Linnaeus, 1758)
Synonyms:
Papilio atalanta Linnaeus, 1758
Pyrameis ammiralis Godart, 1821
Pyrameis atalanta Godman & Salvin, [1882]
Vanessa atalanta Dyar, 1903
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Vanessa atalanta (Linnaeus, 1758)
Common Names: Red Admiral [English] red admiral butterfly [English] vulcain [French]