Poplar Admiral
CR

Poplar Admiral

Limenitis populi

UnknownLCEULCEU

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poplar_admiral

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Poplar Admiral faces severe population declines across its range due to widespread habitat loss from deforestation and urban development, which has eliminated critical breeding sites. Climate change is altering the distribution and phenology of its host plants, while pollution and pesticide use in agricultural landscapes further threaten remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Deciduous and mixed woodlands with abundant aspen and poplar trees, particularly in forest edges, clearings, and riparian areas. Also found in parks, large gardens, and tree-lined areas near water sources where host plants are present.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Poplar Admiral classified as Critically Endangered?
Poplar Admiral is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. The Poplar Admiral faces severe population declines across its range due to widespread habitat loss from deforestation and urban development, which has eliminated critical breeding sites. Climate change is altering the distribution and phenology of its host plants, while pollution and pesticide use in agricultural landscapes further threaten remaining populations.
Where does Poplar Admiral live?
Poplar Admiral occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Poplar Admiral?
The main threats to Poplar Admiral are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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