Lorquin's Admiral

perennial herb

Adult nectar source; flight period Jun-Sep

shrub

Summer adult nectar source Jun-Aug

tree

Primary larval host plant; supports multiple broods spring through summer

tree

Spring flight period nectar source

shrub

Larval host plant, caterpillars feed on new growth

vine

Larvae feed on foliage in late spring through early summer

shrub

Fall nectar source Sep-Dec

perennial herb

Caterpillar development on young spring foliage

tree

caterpillars feed on foliage April-August

shrub

Larval host plant; caterpillars feed on ninebark foliage

shrub

Larval host plant; utilizes young leaves for caterpillar development

shrub

Caterpillar food plant from spring through summer

shrub

Adult butterfly nectar source during bloom period

perennial herb

Caterpillars feed on various plant species; active Apr-Sep in California