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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.
Vanessa atalanta, the red admiral or, previously, the red admirable, [3] is a well-characterized, medium-sized butterfly with black wings, red bands, and white spots. It has a wingspan of about 2 inches (5 cm). [ 4 ]
Purple Butterfly Meaning The color purple is regal and powerful, and butterflies of this shade reflect that. Purple butterflies, like the Purple Emperor and Colorado Hairstreak species, symbolize ...
Here we explain the meaning behind butterfly colors. Different cultures believe that the color of a butterfly can symbolize everything from creativity to evil. Here we explain the meaning behind ...
If you come across a white butterfly, consider yourself lucky because they have a significant spiritual meaning; even religions like Islam believe in their luck.
Lorquin's admiral (Limenitis lorquini) is a butterfly in the Nymphalinae subfamily. The butterfly is named after Pierre Joseph Michel Lorquin , a French naturalist who came to California from France during the Gold Rush , and made important discoveries on the natural history of the terrain.
Vanessa is a genus of brush-footed butterflies in the tribe Nymphalini.It has a near-global distribution and includes conspicuous species such as the red admirals (e.g., red admiral, Indian red admiral, New Zealand red admiral), the Kamehameha, and the painted ladies of the Cynthia group (formerly a subgenus): Painted lady, American painted lady, West Coast lady, Australian painted lady, etc.
Vanessa indica, called the Indian red admiral [1] [2] or the Asian admiral in the United States, [2] is a butterfly found in the higher altitude regions of India, primarily the Himalayas and the Nilgiri Hills. [1] It is also found in Sri Lanka and Myanmar, [2] China, Korea, SE Russia, Japan. It is a close relative of the painted lady.