Weidemeyer's Admiral
Weidemeyer's Admiral (Limenitis weidemeyerii) is a medium-sized butterfly found in southern Alberta down into parts of east-central California, southeastern Arizoan and southern New Mexico. Its upperside is black with a white band on both wings.
Wing spread: 2.25"- 3.75"
Host Plants: Poplar, aspens, cottonwoods, willows, ocean spray, shadbush
Weidemeyer's Admiral Life Cycle Stages and Times
| Stage | Typical Duration |
| Egg stage | 4 to 9 days |
| Caterpillar (larval) stage | 3 to 4 weeks |
| Chrysalis (pupal) stage | 7 to 14 days |
| Adult butterfly stage | 6 to 14 days |
Weidemeyer's Admiral Butterfly ... wings open |
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Weidemeyer's Admiral Butterfly ... wings closed |
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Weidemeyer's Admiral Caterpillar |
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