Honshu White Admiral
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Common NameHonshu White Admiral
Scientific NameLimenitis glorifica
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsdark brown, white, orange
HabitatForest edges, open woodlands, clearings
Geographic RangeJapan (Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu)
Host PlantsLonicera japonica
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on honeysuckle species, pupate, and emerge as adults. Typically has two broods per year.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark brown wings with broad, continuous white bands across both forewings and hindwings. The underside often reveals characteristic orange-brown patches.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown wings featuring prominent white bands and spots. The underside of the wings displays additional orange-brown markings.
