Limenitis (Noun)
Meaning
Mainly dark northern butterflies with white wing bars.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The species Limenitis populi, commonly known as the poplar admiral, can be found in parts of North America and Europe.
- Researchers identified several characteristics that distinguish Limenitis species from other northern butterfly populations.
- One distinctive feature of Limenitis is the white or pale yellow bars running across the wings of the butterfly.
- Some members of the genus Limenitis display migratory patterns in certain regions, making their behavior difficult to study.
- Scientists found Limenitis archippus to be more resistant to extreme weather conditions compared to other similar butterfly species.