Helmann's White Admiral
Common NameHelmann's White Admiral
Scientific NameLimenitis helmanni
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)58
Primary Colorsdark brown, white
HabitatForest edges, clearings, open woodlands, often near rivers and streams.
Geographic RangeEastern Palearctic (Siberia, Russian Far East, Mongolia, China, Korea, Japan)
Host PlantsLonicera spp. (honeysuckle)
Flight PeriodJune to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on honeysuckle, typically overwintering as a larva before pupating and emerging as an adult in the summer.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark ground color, the broad and continuous white band on both wings, and the specific pattern of white spots on the forewing, distinguishing it from other admirals.
Description
This is a medium-sized butterfly with dark brown to black wings adorned with a prominent white postdiscal band across both forewings and hindwings, complemented by additional white spots on the forewing apex.
