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Red admiral butterfly, underwing

2 December 2012 by David

Red admiral butterfly feeding on ivy

A red admiral butterfly feeding with its wings folded showing the less decorated underside.

Its long tongue allows it to hold its head high as it feeds on one of the bunch of flowers it is standing on.

Categories David
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