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Answer for the clue "Mainly dark northern butterflies with white wing bars ", 9 letters:
limenitis

Word definitions for limenitis in dictionaries

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Limenitis \Limenitis\ n. A genus comprising mainly dark northern butterflies with white wing bars. Syn: genus Limenitis .

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Limenitis is a genus of brush-footed butterflies , commonly called the admirals . The sister butterflies ( Adelpha ) and commander butterflies ( Moduza ) are sometimes included here. The name Limenitis is New Latin "of harbours", from Ancient Greek Λιμενιτις ...