English name:
White Admiral
Full scientific name:
Limenitis camilla (Linnaeus, 1764)
Croatian name:
Smeđi admiral
Flight Period and Life Cycle
1 brood per year. Overwinters as caterpillar.
Distribution in Croatia
In Croatia is more common on hills and mountains. Check the included map.
External Morphology Characteristics
The upper side of both wings is dark brown with white spots. On the underside of both wings, in the submarginal zone, there are two series of dark spots that stretch along the edge of the wings. The mentioned series of dark spots are more visible on the underside of the hindwing. Moreover, there is a white stripe on the hindwing’s discal and postdiscal zones.
Behavior
Imago feeds with nectar on flowers and with juices on moist ground.
Caterpillar Host Plants
Family Caprifoliaceae.
Habitat
Woodland clearances. Elevations: 0-1100m.
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