Latin Name:  Limenitis arthemis Drury, 1773
                        (N. Kondla, det.)

Wingspan:  60 - 75 mm

Range:  Alberta

Habitat:  Deciduous woods

Time of year seen: May to September (Additional Sightings)

Preferred Flowers:

Caterpillar's Diet:  Birch, Aspen, Poplar and Willow

Other:  The White Admiral is a widespread common to abundant species found across Canada.  It is found as far north as the tree line.  There are two generations each year, one on the wing from June to August and a later one in September.  They are typically encountered sunning themselves on roads and clearings in wooded areas. (Layberry et al, 1998)