Weidemeyer's Admiral
Common NameWeidemeyer's Admiral
Scientific NameLimenitis weidemeyerii
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)65
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblack, white
HabitatMountainous areas, canyons, riparian zones, open woodlands, forest edges, often near streams
Geographic RangeWestern North America, from southern Canada through the Rocky Mountains and Great Basin to Mexico
Host Plantswillow, aspen, cottonwood
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are cryptic, resembling bird droppings, and feed on host plant leaves. They overwinter as partially grown larvae, resuming feeding in spring before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its prominent, unbroken white band across the black wings. Unlike Lorquin's Admiral, it lacks orange tips on the forewings. The underside typically shows a row of small red-orange spots along the white band.
Description
This butterfly features striking black wings with a broad, continuous white band extending across both forewings and hindwings, complemented by a series of white spots near the forewing apex and along the hindwing margin.
