It is the only subspecies of "Limenitis arthemis" present in Quebec. "Limenitis arthemis" have two broods lasting from April to October. "Limenitis arthemis" is described to be beautiful and highly active. "Limenitis arthemis" imitate the poisonous pipeline swallowtail ("Battus philenor"). "Limenitis arthemis" is a butterfly species in the tribe Limenitidini of the family Nymphalidae. "Limenitis arthemis" is one of the most dramatic examples of hybridization within a nominal species.