Latin Etymology: Limenitis ("haven" as an epithet of Artemis) camilla (a given name)
Adult White Admiral (subspecies L. c. camilla) at Geddington, Northants - July 2011
Length: ? / Wingspan: 56-66mm
UK Status: Vulnerable / IUCN Red List: Not Yet Evaluated
The White Admiral is a large, rare woodland species. It has a distinctive black and white appearance. The underside is similar to the Purple Emperor but it is smaller (although still large). It is a declining species, but can still be relatively numerous where it is present.
Related Species:
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Nymphalidae
Genus: Limenitis
SUBSPECIES: L. c. camilla, L. c. japonica
- Sighting Locations -
UNITED KINGDOM - A scarce and local resident
- Seen in BrigstockFurther Notes: BirdGuides, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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