Definition

Noun 1. A butterfly species: Vanessa atalanta is the scientific name for a specific butterfly species, commonly known as the Red Admiral. It is characterized by its distinctive black, red, and white wing markings and is found in temperate regions including Europe, Asia, and North America.

Usage and Examples

• Vanessa atalanta
• Vanessa atalanta
• Vanessa atalanta

Advanced Usage

• In scientific and taxonomic contexts: The name is always written in italics, with the genus () capitalized and the species epithet () in lowercase. It is used to precisely identify the organism within the Linnaean classification system.
  • The specimen was correctly identified as Vanessa atalanta.

Variants and Related Words

• Red Admiral (n.): The common name for .
  • The Red Admiral is one of the most recognizable butterflies.
• Nymphalidae (n.): The biological family to which this butterfly belongs.
• Lepidoptera (n.): The order of insects that includes butterflies and moths.

Synonyms

• Red Admiral

Notes on Meaning

This term has a single, specific meaning in the context of zoology and entomology. It refers exclusively to this particular species of butterfly and is not used in idiomatic or figurative language.

Noun

1. of temperate Europe and Asia; having black wings with red and white markings