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Red Admiral?

by davidrobinson

Feel free to correct me.

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Uploaded02/08/2026 - 20:15

CategoryWildlife / Nature

BodyPENTAX K-3 II

Shutter Speed1/1000

Aperturef/8

LensHD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW

ISO320

Focal Length504mm

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Date Taken	02/08/2026 - 12:08
Make	RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
Model	PENTAX K-3 II
Program Mode	Not Defined
Metering Mode	Spot
Shutter Speed	1/1000
Aperture	f/8
ISO	320
Focal Length	504mm
Lens	HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW

Plus Member SSF1957 SSF1957

280 posts
8 years
Derbyshire

Posted 02/08/2026 - 22:29 Link

Super shot David, and yes it is a Red Admiral. Looks as if a fair proportion of its left hand wing has gone missing. I have noticed that most of the butterflies around here are starting to look a bit ragged.

Stephen

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