Subfamily

Limenitidinae (Admirals and allies)

Adelpha californica. Photo: (c) randomtruth, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)

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The Limenitidinae are a subfamily of butterflies that includes the admirals and relatives. The common names of many species and genera reference military ranks or – namely the Adoliadini – titles of nobility (e.g., count, duke, earl, and marquis), in reference to these butterflies’ large size, bold patterns, and dashing flight. In particular, the light stripe running lengthwise across the wings of many Limenitidini has reminded earlier authors of officers’ (e.g. admiral, commander, commodore) shoulder marks…

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Subtaxa

Tribe: Limenitidini

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