Canary Red Admiral

vanessa vulcania

The Canary Red Admiral (Vanessa vulcania) is a striking and vibrant butterfly endemic to the lush Macaronesian archipelagos, specifically the Canary Islands and Madeira. Once considered a mere subspecies of the widespread Red Admiral, it has since been recognized as a distinct species, celebrated for its deeper, more continuous red wing bands. This butterfly is a flagship insect for the unique biodiversity of the region, often seen fluttering rapidly through the dappled sunlight of subtropical laurel forests. Beyond its beauty, the Canary Red Admiral is an active, territorial species that frequently patrols sunny glades and garden paths. It is known for its bold nature, often landing close to human observers. The stark contrast between its fiery red-orange markings and its dark velvety wings makes it an instant favorite among nature enthusiasts exploring the volcanic islands it calls home.

生息地: Typically found in the subtropical laurel forests, wooded ravines, agricultural margins, and lush botanical gardens of the Canary Islands and Madeira.

外見

The Canary Red Admiral is a medium-sized butterfly with a wingspan of roughly 5.5 to 6.5 cm. Its upper wings are predominantly black or very dark brown, boldly marked with a broad, almost continuous bright red or fiery orange band that arcs across the forewings and borders the hindwings. The forewing tips are adorned with distinct white spots. The underside of the wings presents a stark contrast, featuring a highly complex, mottled pattern of grays, browns, and subtle blues that expertly mimics the appearance of tree bark or dead leaves.

界Animalia門Arthropoda綱Insecta目Lepidoptera科Nymphalidae属Vanessa

Canary Red Admiral

カテゴリ

昆虫

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

スナップ

最初にスナップしよう！

おもしろい事実

It was once considered a mere subspecies of the widespread Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) but was elevated to full species status due to distinct genetic and morphological differences.

Male Canary Red Admirals are highly territorial and will chase away much larger butterflies and even birds that enter their sunlit patches of forest.

Unlike its widespread cousin the Red Admiral, the Canary Red Admiral is exclusively endemic to the Macaronesian archipelagos.

特殊能力

When resting with its wings closed, the intricately mottled underside perfectly mimics dry leaves or tree bark, hiding it from predators.

Possesses a very fast, erratic flight pattern that makes it exceptionally difficult for avian predators to catch mid-air.

Often basks with its wings wide open on sunlit stones or leaves to absorb solar radiation, allowing it to remain active in cooler mountain elevations.

サイズと詳細

長さ: 2-3 cm
翼開長: 5-7 cm
体重: 0.0001-0.0003 kg
寿命: 0 年
Top Speed: 20 km/h
一度の産卵数: 50-200
抱卵期間: 5-10 日
渡りの距離: 50 km

食性と食事

Adults primarily feed on the nectar of flowering plants and the juices of fermenting fallen fruit, while the caterpillars exclusively consume the leaves of host plants.

年齢による違い: Larvae (caterpillars) are folivores that chew the leaves of nettles, whereas adults are nectarivores equipped with a proboscis for drinking liquids.

主な食物

Flower nectar
Rotting fruit
Tree sap
Stinging nettles (larval stage)

採餌方法

Foraging

生態系とのつながり

host plant

Canary Nettle

Urtica morifolia

Caterpillars feed exclusively on the leaves of regional nettle species.

mutualism

Lantana

Lantana camara

Adult butterflies frequently visit these invasive but nectar-rich flowers, acting as minor pollinators.

eaten by

Tenerife Lizard

Gallotia galloti

Endemic island lizards occasionally prey on resting or low-flying adult butterflies.

特徴

このオブジェクトにはまだ特徴バッジが割り当てられていません。

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

テーマが追加されると、このオブジェクトのコレクションがここに表示されます。

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

まだ特別な安全上の注意はありません。

よくある質問

Canary Red Admiralを見分けるには？

Canary Red Admiralを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。

Canary Red Admiralの長さは何ですか？

2-3 cm

Canary Red Admiralの翼開長は何ですか？

5-7 cm

Canary Red Admiralの体重は何ですか？

0.0001-0.0003 kg

Canary Red Admiralの寿命は何ですか？

0 年

Canary Red Admiralのtop Speedは何ですか？

20 km/h

Canary Red Admiralは何を食べますか？

Adults primarily feed on the nectar of flowering plants and the juices of fermenting fallen fruit, while the caterpillars exclusively consume the leaves of host plants.

Canary Red Admiralは通常どこに生息していますか？

Typically found in the subtropical laurel forests, wooded ravines, agricultural margins, and lush botanical gardens of the Canary Islands and Madeira.