The Lorquin's Admiral
Butterfly has two brood a season and is often seen between late Spring and
early Fall. Host plants include Willows, Poplars, Catalina
Cherry and the Holly Leaf Cherry
in our area. The Lorquin's Admiral will often set with its wings
half open as this one is. And will investigate anything that comes
into their area. The Lorquin's Admiral will often fly around and
return to the same perch. The similar but larger California Sister
Butterfly has more distinct orange wing patches and is paler in color.
High
resolution images of the
Lorquin's Admiral Butterfly are available.
