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Lorquin's Admiral

Limenitis lorquini

Photo by Jellis
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37.6315, -122.027

Field Notes

Notes:

Similar to the California Sister but that has orange on the tip and short band of white. This has an orange edge on the side of forewing and longer band of white. Plus the band of white is curving up not arching down.

Reference Links:

Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

Species ID Suggestions

Lorquin Admiral

Limenitis lorquini

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Adarsha B S
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Comments (7)
Jellis
BAMONA confirmed the this species to. Thanks to all.
Adarsha B S
Oh that's quite good :) We ll wait then....
Jellis
Sacramento is not that far off. Orange county is. I'll wait but your ID looks pretty good.
Jellis
Sent a message to a UC Davis butterfly monitoring website to confirm it. Hope I hear from them
Adarsha B S
Here is a range of butterflies : Check it once please http://mamba.bio.uci.edu/~pjbryant/biodiv/lepidopt/nymph/lorquin.htm Check out this range wise distribution and some details.. http://fieldguide.mt.gov/detail_IILEPL3040.aspx http://www.laspilitas.com/butterflies/butterflies-and-moths/lorquin-admiral/lorquins-admiral.html
Jellis
Thank you that is perfect even when it mentioned it feeds on Buckeye.The second image is a Buckeye tree. Wonder why I couldn't find it on the California Butterfly list. I only found the California Sister that just barely came close.
Adarsha B S
Hi Jellis, Region-wise also ID seems appropriate to me. Once check this link too : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorquin's_Admiral
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PublishedMay 11, 2013

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