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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.
The position of the poplar admiral (L. populi), a Palearctic species, in a phylogenetic tree confirms that the poplar is the closest existing relative of the Nearctic taxa and is consistent with the theory that the host plant had a large effect on the evolution of North American admirals. Just like the wing-pattern of the Palearctic butterflies ...
The primary host plant for the red admiral is the stinging nettle (Urtica dioica), but it can also be found on the false nettle (Boehmeria cylindrica), Pennsylvania pellitory and other species within Urticaceae. [6] Certain plants of the families Compositae and Cannabaceae may also be used as hosts. [10]
The host plants have evolved stipules that mimic mature Heliconius eggs near the point of hatching. The butterflies avoid laying eggs near existing ones, reducing intraspecific competition between caterpillars, which are also cannibalistic , so those that lay on vacant leaves provide their offspring with a greater chance of survival.
Limenitis is a genus of brush-footed butterflies, commonly called the admirals. The sister butterflies ( Adelpha ) and commander butterflies ( Moduza ) are sometimes included here. The name Limenitis is Neo-Latin "of harbours", from Ancient Greek Λιμενιτις (from λιμήν, a harbour, haven).
Red-spotted purple (Limenitis arthemis) Viceroy (Limenitis archippus) White admiral (Limenitis arthemis arthemis) * Longwings (Heliconiinae.
Published lists of host plants for butterflies and other pollinators can help select the plant species desired in the garden. [18] While non-native plants can provide floral resources to a garden, they can also have an overall negative effect on butterflies and other pollinators. [10] Therefore, it is often recommended to use native plants.
This plant genus is known to have active aristolochic acids, which pipevine swallowtail larvae sequester and use for defensive properties. [14] A common host plant is the Virginia snakeroot, (Aristolochia serpentaria), which can be found in the Eastern United States and in Florida. It has broad-leaved and narrow-leaved forms, and both act as ...