Limenitis glorifica, commonly known as the Honshu white admiral, is a butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. L. glorifica is endemic to the island of Honshu, Japan, where it is found in temperate open or shrubland habitats. L. glorifica was intentionally introduced into New Zealand as biological control for Japanese honeysuckle plants.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Honshu White Admiral being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Nymphalidae
- Genus
- Limenitis
- Species
- Limenitis glorifica
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