White admiral

/wˈaɪt ˈadmɜːɹəl/

/wˈaɪt ˈædmɜːɹəl/

[noun]

White admiral

[NOUN]

a butterfly species characterized by its black wings adorned with striking white bands and spots

synonyms : Limenitis camilla

What is a "white admiral"?

A white admiral is a graceful and elegant butterfly species found in woodland areas of Europe and Asia. It is renowned for its striking black wings with distinctive white bands and spots, giving it a regal appearance. The white admiral butterfly prefers shady environments with ample vegetation, where it flutters with a delicate flight pattern. This species has a preference for feeding on floral nectar, particularly from flowers found in the understory of forests.

North American butterfly with blue-black wings crossed by a broad white band

synonyms : banded purple

Limenitis arthemis

Examples

1. They turned out to be the odd-looking offspring of the White Admiral and Red-Spotted Purple.

2. Neither insect’s name seems totally spot-on, but the White Admiral is true to its title in one sense: like a commando in a combat zone, it uses stealth to survive.