White Admiral ..... Basilarchia arthemis
 White Admiral On Queen Ann's Lace ...
© Barbara Simpson
This is another member of the Brush-footed Butterfly Family. It is a larger butterfly when compared to other Brush-foots, and are un-mistakable with their basic white on coal black with a touch of blue and red marks. They do stand out in a crowd. You will find them darting along the ground or on leaves, branches, twigs or at you. They take nectar from flowers or feed on carrion found on pathways. They are present June thru August. With light passing thou the wings, the black becomes brown. ( pix right panel ) They are almost always on the move.    |
 White Admiral
This White Admiral is showing the wing damage of bird encounters. They seem to be able to carry on.
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