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A common species of Butterfly

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I have these 3 specimens of a butterfly species (pics A,B,C) in which A and B should be the same species, but not sure if C is also the same with wings unfolded.
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A and B are the same, Meadow Brown (Maniola jurtina)
C is a Red Admiral (Vanessa atlanta)
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Yes Haas, upload corrected! Thanks for you Identification. I like the name 'Meadow brown'. Have a look at the other photos too
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Are these also the Meadow Brown?
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The two last uploads are Small Heath (Coenonympha pamphilus) and I am pretty sure, that are way smaller than then others.
Aprox. the size of Long-tailed Blue.

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