998 observationsLeast Concern
Canary Red Admiral
Vanessa vulcania
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Lepidoptera βΊFamily: Nymphalidae βΊGenus: Vanessa
About
Vanessa vulcania, the Canary red admiral, is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. It is found on the Canary Islands (except Lanzarote) and Madeira. Previously, it was considered a subspecies of Vanessa indica, but has been raised to species level after research by Leestmans in 1992.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Canary Red Admiral is Vanessa vulcania.
- The Canary Red Admiral has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Canary Red Admiral belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Canary Red Admiral belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Canary Red Admiral belongs to the class Insecta.
- Canary Red Admiral belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Canary Red Admiral belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
- Canary Red Admiral belongs to the genus Vanessa.