(Limenitis lorquini)
The Lorquin’s Admiral Butterfly has large, bright-coloured wings. A deep, warm brown makes up the base of the wings, and their unmistakable fiery orange tips are beautiful.
A line of small white rectangles runs along the topsides of both wings. Like other admirals, the size of this butterfly sets it apar,t with females being larger than their male counterparts.
The undersides of the lorquin’s admiral’s wings are reddish-brown, also with patterns of regularly spaced white spots.
Easily recognized and much adored, this butterfly is popular among knowledgeable butterfly watchers and newcomers alike.
With an incredible mixture of strength and beauty, the Lorquin’s admiral is a fantastic and well-loved butterfly. They are a steady visitor to our gardens and one of my favourite spring butterflies.