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Red-spotted Admiral

Limenitis arthemis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Nymphalidae ›Genus: Limenitis

About

Limenitis arthemis, the white admiral or red-spotted purple, is part of 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red-spotted Admiral?
The scientific name of Red-spotted Admiral is Limenitis arthemis.
What kingdom does Red-spotted Admiral belong to?
Red-spotted Admiral belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Red-spotted Admiral belong to?
Red-spotted Admiral belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Red-spotted Admiral belong to?
Red-spotted Admiral belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Red-spotted Admiral belong to?
Red-spotted Admiral belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Red-spotted Admiral belong to?
Red-spotted Admiral belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
What genus does Red-spotted Admiral belong to?
Red-spotted Admiral belongs to the genus Limenitis.