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Poplar admiral

Poplar admiral

Limenitis populi

A species of Admirals

The poplar admiral (Limenitis populi) is a butterfly in the subfamily Limenitinae of the family Nymphalidae.

General Info About Poplar admiral
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Attributes of Poplar admiral
Colors
Brown
Black
Gray
White
Blue
Orange
Habitat
Poplar admiral is widespread in continental Europe and across the Palearctic to Japan. The large, seldom-seen poplar admiral is one of the biggest butterflies in Europe. It is found in deciduous forests, where aspen (Populus tremula) or black poplar (Populus nigra) trees grow. This is because the caterpillar only eats the leaves of these species. At altitude, for instance in the Alps, where there are not large Populus forests, they accommodate with a grove, in the southeast of France they can be seen flying in large open spaces, for instance in the department of Alpes-Maritimes, as noted by Jacques Rigout. The males are easier to find. The females are rarer, because they tend to stay in the tops of the trees and seldom venture to the ground.
Adult Food Sources
Nectar from thistles, nectar from buddleia, nectar from ivy flowers, nectar from bramble flowers, nectar from other available flowers
Larva Food Source
Populus spp. (poplar leaves), salix spp. (willow leaves)
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Pollinator
The Poplar admiral is often found near the corolla, where its fluffy hairs easily pick up pollen, assisting in the pollination of the plant.
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
The Poplar admiral feeds on plants, usually without causing significant harm. However, it's important to take the situation seriously if their numbers begin to increase significantly.
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Siphoning mouthparts
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Species Status of Poplar admiral
The now rare poplar admiral is a protected species. The species is endangered primarily due to the clearing of forests containing the trees that they must feed on to survive, and replacement with more economically valuable conifer forests.
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Distribution Area of Poplar admiral
The species is known to occur in western Europe from Denmark to northern Italy (the Spanish record noted by Miguel-Angel Gomez Bustillo is doubtful), then Germany to Greece, Russia to Japan including China. Jacques Rigout has published precise distribution maps in France of this butterfly. The study was done by listing the data from the specimens preserved in the Paris Museum and the British Museum and captures done by the French entomologists.
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Predators of Adult Poplar admiral
Birds, spiders, rodents, reptiles, larger insects, mammals like bats
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Interesting Facts About Poplar admiral
Adult poplar admiral have a remarkable ability to emit a faint clicking sound as a defense mechanism against predators, a trait rare among their kind.
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Scientific Classification of Poplar admiral
Tips for Finding Poplar admiral
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Youth Habitat of Poplar admiral
Forests and Woodlands
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Adult Habitat of Poplar admiral
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Poplar admiral
Poplar admiral are more likely to be active and visible on sunny, warm days with little wind, as these conditions are favorable for their flight and nectar feeding.
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How and Where Can You Find Poplar admiral at Different Life Stages
Egg Poplar admiral eggs are typically laid on the host plants. To find them, look for the specific plants that the larvae feed on and inspect the undersides of leaves for small, round or oval eggs.
Larva Poplar admiral larvae, or caterpillars, can often be found on or near their host plants. Search the leaves of these plants for chewing damage or frass (caterpillar droppings) as indicators.
Pupal Poplar admiral pupae, or chrysalises, are usually attached to the host plant or nearby structures. Look for them in sheltered places like the undersides of branches, ledges, or even building exteriors.
Adult Adult poplar admiral are most visible when foraging for nectar on flowers. To find them, visit areas with abundant flowering plants, particularly those known to attract butterflies, during sunny weather.
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Are Poplar admiral harmful to humans?

Some larvae of tortoiseshell butterflies feed on milkweed, which is a poisonous plant containing cardiac glycosides, so the larvae are poisonous. Although poisonous, these butterflies will not directly affect humans if not swallowed. Touching the larvae of certain tortoiseshell butterflies may cause a rash.
Beneficial Effects of Poplar admiral
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Pollinator
Pollinator
Pollination Behavior Reason
Eat Pollen Or Nectar
Poplar admiral, with its attraction to the bright colors and distinct shapes of flowers, engages in pollination while feeding on the pollen. Its inadvertent transfer of pollen helps in the fertilization of many plants.
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