Honshu White Admiral
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Common NameHonshu White Admiral
Scientific NameLimenitis glorifica
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)65
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsdark brown, white, orange-brown
HabitatForests, forest edges, open woodlands, shrublands
Geographic RangeJapan (Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu)
Host PlantsLonicera japonica, Lonicera, Weigela, Symphoricarpos
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae feed on leaves and typically overwinter as a partially grown larva in a hibernaculum before completing development and pupating in spring.
Identification TipsKey features include the broad, continuous white bands across the dark dorsal wings. The underside shows a distinct pattern of orange-brown, white, and dark markings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown to black wings prominently marked with broad white bands. The underside features a mosaic of orange-brown, white, and dark brown patterns.
