The butterfly Vanessa atalanta (3,7)

I believe the answer is:

red admiral

(Other definitions for red admiral that I've seen before include "Common butterfly" , "Winger" , "Beautiful creature" , "Species of butterfly" , "Russian sailor" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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