Weidemeyer's Admiral
Image: AdvaitaMakaranda (CC0)
Common NameWeidemeyer's Admiral
Scientific NameLimenitis weidemeyerii
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)65
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsdark brown, white
HabitatOpen woodlands, canyons, riparian areas, mountain meadows
Geographic RangeWestern North America, including the Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevada
Host Plantswillow, aspen, cottonwood
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Caterpillars are cryptic, resembling bird droppings, and overwinter in a hibernaculum. Pupae are also camouflaged.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its broad, continuous white bands on dark wings. The underside lacks significant orange or red markings, typically showing a row of small blue spots and black spots within the white band.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown to black wings featuring prominent broad white bands and spots. The underside, as shown, maintains this striking dark and white pattern.
