Rank Genus | Scientific name Limenitis Order Butterflies and moths | |
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Lower classifications Limenitis camilla, Poplar admiral, Limenitis arthemis, Viceroy, Limenitis reducta | ||
White admiral butterfly nymphalidae limenitis arthemis on walkway
Limenitis is a genus of brush-footed butterflies, commonly called the admirals. The sister butterflies (Adelpha) and commander butterflies (Moduza) are sometimes included here.
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- White admiral butterfly nymphalidae limenitis arthemis on walkway
- Limenitis populi female from loftahammer sweden
- Species
- References
The name Limenitis is New Latin "of harbours", from Ancient Greek Λιμενιτις (from λιμήν, a harbour, haven).
Limenitis populi female from loftahammer sweden
Species
Listed alphabetically within groups:
Species group Basilarchia (North America):
Unnamed species group (South-East Asia):
Ungrouped (Asia):
References
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