Poplar Admiral vs Red-bordered Metalmark
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Poplar Admiral | Red-bordered Metalmark |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Limenitis populi | Caria ino |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 70-90 mm wingspan | 28-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central and northern Europe, temperate Asia | South Texas through Mexico and Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern (declining in western Europe) | Least Concern |
Poplar Admiral
Europe's largest nymphalid butterfly with broad dark wings bearing white bands and orange submarginal crescents. It is shy and rarely descends from the forest canopy.
Did You Know?
It is so difficult to observe that many lepidopterists travel years before seeing one in the wild.
Red-bordered Metalmark
A dark metalmark butterfly with bright red-orange borders along the wing edges and metallic blue-green scaling at the wing bases. It perches with wings spread flat.
Did You Know?
Males are fiercely territorial, perching on sunlit leaf surfaces and darting out at any passing insect.