White Admiral vs Swamp Metalmark
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White Admiral | Swamp Metalmark |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Limenitis camilla | Calephelis mutica |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 52-64 mm wingspan | 22-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia, Japan | Upper Midwest United States, Great Lakes region |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened; extremely local |
White Admiral
An elegant woodland butterfly with dark brown wings crossed by a broad white band, noted for its graceful gliding flight. It has expanded northward in Britain in recent decades.
Did You Know?
It has one of the most elegant flight patterns of any European butterfly, alternating glides with short wing beats.
Swamp Metalmark
A rare and localized metalmark butterfly of midwestern wetlands with warm rusty-brown wings marked with fine metallic lines. It has very specific habitat requirements.
Did You Know?
Some populations consist of fewer than 50 individuals, making it one of North America's most vulnerable butterflies.