Nymphalidae: Limenitinae

1584 (ABH59.021) White Admiral Limenitis camilla, (Linnaeus, 1764)

KR07287

Brampton Wood
Brampton Wood
 Photo © Roger Orbell
Brampton Wood
 Photo © Roger Orbell
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Brampton Wood
Brampton Wood
 Photo © Roger Orbell
 Photo © Val Perrin
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Pupa
Pupa
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Pupa
Pupa
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: M: 56-64mm, F: 58-66mm
Foodplant(s): honeysuckles (Lonicera spp.)
Flying: One generation, mid June-mid August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Shady woodland and ride edges.

Regional Information

Recorded in 36 (13.3%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 04 June to 17 September


Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Spiny
Colours:
Green, brown, yellow, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5