Red admiral

Red admiral may refer to:

Butterflies:
 * Vanessa atalanta, found in temperate Europe, Asia and North America
 * Vanessa gonerilla, the New Zealand red admiral, found in New Zealand
 * Vanessa indica, the Indian red admiral, found in Asia

Military:
 * Admiral of the Red, the highest ranking admiral in the Royal Navy at one time, see Admiral (Royal Navy)
 * An admiral of an opposing force