Subsequently, one may also ask, what do you feed a Red Admiral butterfly?
What they eat: Adults drink nectar from flowers: buddleia is a favourite. Feeds on rotting fruit in autumn. Caterpillars eat stinging nettles.
Additionally, is a Red Admiral butterfly rare? In some years this butterfly can be widespread and common, in others rather local and scarce. This is a widespread species and can be found anywhere in the British Isles, including Orkney and Shetland.
Similarly, it is asked, do Red Admirals overwinter?
As far as can be ascertained Red Admirals, do not hibernate. i.e. they don't enter a long dormant stage as Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell and others do. They seem to simply roost on inclement days and fly around and get on with life on winter days when the weather is better.
Are red admiral butterflies friendly?
They might like you! Red admirals are know as people-friendly, and they may actually land and perch on humans.
