Honshu White Admiral
Common NameHonshu White Admiral
Scientific NameLimenitis glorifica
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsdark brown, white
HabitatForest edges, open woodlands, clearings
Geographic RangeHonshu, Japan
Host PlantsLonicera japonica
Flight PeriodJune to August
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on honeysuckle, pupate into a chrysalis, and adults emerge. Overwinters as a larva.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark brown wings with a striking, continuous white band across both wings, and a distinct row of submarginal white spots on the hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown wings featuring a broad, prominent white band across both forewings and hindwings, complemented by a row of smaller white spots along the hindwing margin.
