Poplar Admiral
Limenitis populi
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poplar_admiral
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Lepidoptera
Family
Nymphalidae
Genus
Limenitis
Poplar Admiral belongs to the family Nymphalidae, order Lepidoptera, within the Insecta class.
Species Profile
Species profile data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
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.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
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.
Agricultural intensification and pesticide use
Climate change impacts on host plant availability
Habitat loss and fragmentation from deforestation
Urban development and infrastructure expansion
Pollution affecting larval development sites
National vs Global Threat Status
How this species is assessed at the national level compared to its IUCN global status (CR).
| Country | National Status | Global Status | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | LCLeast Concern | CRCritically Endangered | Lower local risk |
| EU | LCLeast Concern | CRCritically Endangered | Lower local risk |
National Red List data sourced from the National Red List Project (nationalredlist.org, ZSL) and country-specific Red List authorities.
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
National Red Lists: ZSL (2025). National Red List. Zoological Society of London. Available at: https://www.nationalredlist.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Poplar Admiral (Limenitis populi). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/poplar-admiral