description Lorquin's Admiral Overview
Lorquin's admiral, Limenitis lorquini, is a brush-footed butterfly found in western North America, particularly from British Columbia south through the Pacific coastal states. Adults are recognizable by dark brown to black wings crossed by broad white bands, with orange patches near the tips of the forewings. Its larvae feed on several woody plants, including species of willow, poplar, and cherry.
help Lorquin's Admiral FAQ
How do I identify Lorquin's admiral, Limenitis lorquini?
Look for dark brown to black wings crossed by broad white bands, with orange-brown near the forewing tips. Its wingspan is about 5.1 to 6.7 cm. [Butterflies and Moths of North America](https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Limenitis-lorquini)
What plants do Lorquin's admiral caterpillars eat?
The caterpillars feed on wild cherry, willow, poplar, cottonwood, and some orchard trees. Females lay eggs on leaf tips, and young caterpillars overwinter in rolled leaf shelters. [Butterflies and Moths of North America](https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Limenitis-lorquini)
Where in North America can I find Lorquin's admiral?
Its range runs from British Columbia through the Pacific coastal states to southern California and Baja California, with populations east into western Montana and Idaho. Look around forest edges, mountain canyons, orchards, parks, streamsides, and cottonwood groves. [Butterflies and Moths of North America](https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Limenitis-lorquini)
When do Lorquin's admirals fly, and what do adults eat?
Adults commonly fly from April through October, with several flights in California and usually one in northern parts of the range. They take flower nectar from plants such as California buckeye, yerba santa, and privet, and may also feed on bird droppings or dung. [Butterflies and Moths of North America](https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Limenitis-lorquini)
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