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Prefectural Natural Monument
Insects
Great Purple Admiral
オオイチモンジ · Ooichimonji
- Designated by
- Prefectural / Natural Monument
- Designation type
- Species
- Designated on
- April 1, 1977
- Prefectures
- Gunma
- Scientific name
- Limenitis populi
About the Poplar Admiral
The Poplar Admiral is a large nymphalid with white bands on black wings, sometimes called a phantom butterfly. It lives along streams in cool mountain areas, and its larvae feed on willows. It is restricted to a few mountain districts from central Honshu northward, and is designated a Natural Monument with its habitat.
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Designated as a species without a fixed area. Markers show related prefectures.
Frequently asked questions
The Great Purple Admiral is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Gunma.
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