American white admiral
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| Phylum | Arthropoda | The White Admiral (*Limenitis arthemis*) is a North American butterfly species known for its two main forms: the **White Admiral** (with a conspicuous white band across its wings) found in the north, and the **Red-spotted Purple** (lacking the white band) found in the south, which mimics the poisonous Pipevine Swallowtail. It is a highly active butterfly found across Canada and the northern US, extending south in the east. Larvae feed on the foliage of various deciduous trees, including birch, willow, and cherry.
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| Class | Insecta | |
| Order | Lepidoptera | |
| Family | Nymphalidae | |
| Genus | Limenitis | |
| Species | L. arthemis |
