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The {admiral} Quiz

Did you know that the admiral logo is inspired from the Red Admiral, which is a species of butterfly? Test your knowledge with this butterfly quiz before flying away!

Question 1: Yes, “Red Admiral” is a species of butterfly… but what is its scientific name?

  1. Danaus plexippus

  2. Vanessa atalanta

  3. Papilio machaon

  4. Limenitis archippus

Question 2: Red Admirals belong to the family Nymphalidae. What is a unique physical characteristic of this family that sets them apart from others?

  1. They have no antennae

  2. They are completely silent when flying

  3. They appear to have only 4 legs instead of 6

  4. They lack a proboscis

Question 3: Most people know caterpillars eat leaves, but the Red Admiral caterpillar is picky. What is its primary host plant?

  1. Stinging nettles

  2. Milkweed

  3. Oak leaves

  4. Parsley











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Quiz Answers

Question 1: B) Vanessa atalanta

Question 2: C) They appear to have only 4 legs instead of 6

Question 3: A) Stinging nettles