White Admiral
Common NameWhite Admiral
Scientific NameLimenitis camilla
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsblack, white
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forest edges, clearings, rides
Geographic RangeEurope, temperate Asia (east to Japan)
Host Plantshoneysuckle (Lonicera spp.)
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on honeysuckle leaves. Larvae are green with brown spines and overwinter as small caterpillars in a hibernaculum (a rolled leaf). Pupation occurs in spring.
Identification TipsKey features include its elegant, gliding flight and the striking white band on its otherwise dark wings. Often observed in sunny woodland clearings and along forest paths.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with velvety black wings featuring a prominent, broad white band across both forewings and hindwings, and a few small white spots near the apex of the forewing. The underside displays a mix of orange-brown, white, and black markings.
