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    Tooty2shoes Hardy Maple

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    A few days ago I grabbed my camera and came running when my hubby said I should see the neat Butterfly on the Sedum.
    So here he or she is. I believe it is a Red Admiral. I could be wrong, If I am please let me know what kind it is.

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    Tooty2shoes, Sep 12, 2014
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    Your right Tooty it is a Red Admiral - one of my favourite butterflies. :-D
     
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    That is beautiful. Sure am glad you got this picture.
     
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    Eileen thank you for confirming that. It just sat there and let me take it's picture.

    Barb thank you. I sure am glad it stuck around while I snapped it's photo. :stew1: :stew1:
     
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    Sherry8 I Love Birds!

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    Wow...quite a combination. I love the Red Admiral butterfly too
     
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    Thanks Sherry. It is a neat butterfly. :stew2:
     
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    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    I never tire of looking at butterflies. This foto has such rich colours.
     
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