Poplar Admiral
Common NamePoplar Admiral
Scientific NameLimenitis populi
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, white, black, grey
HabitatDeciduous and mixed forests, forest edges, clearings, riverbanks
Geographic RangeTemperate Eurasia, from Western Europe to East Asia
Host PlantsPopulus tremula, Populus nigra, Salix caprea
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are green with brown markings, overwinter in a hibernaculum, and pupate in spring.
Identification TipsLook for its large size and the distinctive broad white band across both wings, visible on both the dark upperside and the orange-brown underside. Often seen mud-puddling or basking.
Description
A large and striking butterfly, the underside of its wings features a prominent broad white band against an orange-brown background, with dark margins and bluish-grey markings near the body.
