Eurasian White Admiral
Common NameEurasian White Admiral
Scientific NameLimenitis camilla
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, white, orange-brown
HabitatWoodlands, forest edges, clearings, hedgerows
Geographic RangeEurope, temperate Asia
Host PlantsLonicera periclymenum, Lonicera xylosteum, Lonicera caprifolium
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larva overwinters in a hibernaculum made from a rolled leaf, pupating in spring. Adults emerge in early summer, typically producing one generation per year.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive broad white band across the black upperwings and its characteristic graceful, gliding flight through woodland clearings. The underside pattern of orange-brown, white, and grey with black spots is also a key identifier.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with a striking appearance, featuring black upperwings adorned with a broad, continuous white band. The underside displays a mosaic of orange-brown, white, and greyish-blue patches, often with small black spots.
