Red Admiral variation

[Zonda]

Forgive me if i'm completely off song here, but are the small white spots in the orange areas of the forewing on this RA an aberration?

[millerd]

Over the years, I've seen individuals both with and without these additional white spots - purely guessing, I'd say one third with and two thirds without. Which doesn't answer the question, of course, but it is probably within normal variation.

Dave

[Jack Harrison]

I recall a similar thread a few years ago but can’t remember what the conclusion was.

Jack

[Lee Hurrell]

Hi Zonda,

I've also seen both, in similar numbers, as in 3:1 or so, to Dave.

Cheers

Lee

[Lee Hurrell]

Nice photo btw

[Lee Hurrell]

Here's a couple from today, one with, one without:

Cheers

Lee

[Zonda]

Thanks all, so just a freckle then.