Brush-footed butterflies · Denmark

White admiral

Limenitis camilla

White admiral occurs here and there in Denmark. Wingspan: 54–60 mm. It flies in July. Denmark lies at the northern limit of its range. Its habitats include pine woodland with honeysuckle in the undergrowth.

Status in this countryLocally present in DenmarkLC (Least concern)

Flight period

White admiral flies in July. The flight period begins in the last week of June and continues throughout July.

Habitat

Denmark is the northern limit of the species. Its habitats include pine woodland with honeysuckle in the undergrowth.

Identifying features

Wingspan: 54-60 mm. Females are the largest.

Similar species

White admiral can be confused with Poplar Admiral, Map (f. prorsa), purple emperor, and lesser purple emperor.

Distribution

The species is widespread and common on Lolland, Falster, Møn, and Bornholm. More scattered in North Zealand and Odsherred.

Biology

The egg is laid on the underside of leaves of honeysuckle or fly honeysuckle. The larva overwinters wrapped in a leaf, which it spins together and attaches to the plant.