red admiral
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of red admiral
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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The red admiral is a common sight in British and Irish gardens with its distinctive dark brown body, red stripes and white patches, but is actually a migrant species from continental Europe and North Africa.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2023
A charity's butterfly count in July recorded a four-fold increase in sightings of the majestic red admiral - continuing a long-term trend.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2023
He retains a vivid picture of that moment: he was gazing at some Michaelmas daisies when a red admiral flew in.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 13, 2020
Known to entomologists as Vanessa atalanta, the red admiral is mostly black, with white spots near the wing tips, orange bands on the hind wings, and a bright red band on the forewing.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 20, 2020
A red admiral fluttered onto the small of his back to drink from the puddle of sweat there.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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