February 21, 2023

I am a Red Admiral butterfly

I prefer fresh dung over nectar when I dine

When  young, I fed on plants in the nettle family

But as I get older, my tastes have refined.

Location: Goodwin Wildlife Management Area, Broadmoor Unit, Fellsmere

Sources: https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/bfly/red_admiral.htm

Photo and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson