Definition of red admiral
: a nymphalid butterfly (Vanessa atalanta) that is common in both Europe and America, has broad orange-red bands on the forewings, and feeds chiefly on nettles in the larval stage
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“Red admiral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20admiral. Accessed 10 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of red admiral was in 1798
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