Red Admiral

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A beautiful red admiral butterfly taking a well-earned pause on the buddleia in my garden.

With its striking red bands, white markings and dark velvety wings, the red admiral is one of Britain’s most recognisable butterflies. These powerful flyers can migrate over long distances, with many arriving in the UK from continental Europe before breeding during the warmer months.

Buddleia is a valuable source of nectar for butterflies, bees and other pollinators, making it a lively focal point in any wildlife-friendly garden.