Lorquin's Admiral
Common NameLorquin's Admiral
Scientific NameLimenitis lorquini
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, white, orange
HabitatOpen woodlands, forest edges, riparian areas, parks, gardens
Geographic RangeWestern North America, from British Columbia south to Baja California, and east to Montana and Wyoming
Host Plantswillow, poplar, quaking aspen, cherry, apple, plum
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are cryptic, resembling bird droppings, and overwinter as a chrysalis or a partially grown larva in a hibernaculum.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark wings with a prominent white band, and the unique orange-brown tips on the forewings. The underside is similar but with more reddish-brown tones.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown to black wings, a broad white band across the middle of both forewings and hindwings, and distinctive orange-brown tips on the forewings.
