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Hulst's Admiral

Basilarchia hulsti

Hulst's Admiral — Plate VII, Fig. 5
Hulst's Admiral — Plate VII, Fig. 5

Butterfly.--This form is apparently a mimic of Anosia berenice. The ground-color of the wings is not so bright as in B. disippus, and the mesial band of the secondaries on the upper side is relieved by a series of small whitish spots, one on each interspace. The perfect insect can easily be distinguished by its markings. Expanse, 2.50-2.60 inches. Thus far it is only known from Utah and Arizona. The early stages have not been described.