Red Admiral

Natural Habitat

Diverse habitats including garden, parks, woodland edges, and moist meadows across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Diet & Feeding

Adults primarily feed on fermenting fruit, tree sap, and bird droppings, though they also visit flowers for nectar; larvae feed on nettles (Urtica species).

Behavior Patterns

Known for a erratic, rapid flight; males are highly territorial and will perch in sunny spots to watch for mates; they are migratory in many parts of their range.

Risks & Benefits

Harmless to humans; serves as a pollinator for various plants and acts as a food source for birds and predatory insects.

Identified on: 6/5/2026