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 … See more

Limenitis arthemis is described to be beautiful and highly active. The butterfly species themselves can be divided into two major groups … See more

Limenitis arthemis are vastly spread out throughout North America. L a. arthemis or the white admiral live on the far north side of the continent, … See more

Caterpillars
Caterpillars of the hybrid region generally feed on tree species in the plant family Salicaceae, including aspen, poplar, and willow trees. Those of the northern region generally feed extensively on yellow birch trees, including … See more

Limenitis arthemis is a butterfly species in the tribe Limenitidini of the family Nymphalidae. The Limenitidini are a tribe of the better known "brush-footed butterflies", as they are known to perch on hindlegs, whereas the other two forelegs are positioned … See more

Male territoriality display
When males are searching for mates, they generally try to defend areas that have high female visitation rates, regardless of the amount of resources. Male L. arthemis are known to be very aggressive when it comes down to … See more

Oviposition
Females lay eggs on leaves of food plants (see Food Resources for details), specifically at the very tips of these leaves, to the point where … See more