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The White Admiral  Limenitis arthemis,White Admiral or Red-spotted Purple Click/tap to enlarge

The White Admiral

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"Limenitis arthemis," the red-spotted purple or white admiral, is a North American butterfly species in the cosmopolitan genus "Limenitis". It has been studied for its evolution of mimicry, and for the several stable hybrid wing patterns within this nominal species; it is one of the most dramatic examples of hybridization between non-mimetic and mimetic populations.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by WildFlower
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By Scott Staley

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Uploaded Oct 28, 2012. Captured Aug 15, 2012 14:20.
  • NIKON D5100
  • f/5.6
  • 1/320s
  • ISO200
  • 55mm