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Red Admiral

Vanessa atalanta

Least Concern

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Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus), Europe (41 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Venezuela).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Insecta (Insects)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Family

Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)

Genus

Vanessa

Species

Vanessa atalanta (Red Admiral)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish atalanta

French vulcain

German Admiral

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red Admiral?

The scientific name of Red Admiral is Vanessa atalanta. It belongs to the genus Vanessa.

What is the conservation status of Red Admiral?

Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Red Admiral live?

Red Admiral is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus), Europe (41 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Venezuela).. Countries include Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus.

What family does Red Admiral belong to?

Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) belongs to the genus Vanessa, which is part of the taxonomic family Nymphalidae.

Is Red Admiral endangered?

No, Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Red Admiral belong to?

Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Red Admiral?

The closest relatives of Red Admiral in the genus Vanessa include American Lady, Canary Red Admiral, Painted Lady, Subtropical Lady, West Coast Lady.