Limenitidinae

thumb|right|Aterica galene specimen ([[Adoliadini)]] thumb|right|Euphaedra xypete (Adoliadini) thumb|right|Hamanumida daedalus (Adoliadini) thumb|Tanaecia lepidea - grey count from (Adoliadini) thumb|right|Adelpha syma of the [[Limenitidini is sometimes placed in Limenitis]] thumb|right|Eurasian white admiral (Limenitis camilla: [[Limenitidini)]]

The Limenitidinae are a subfamily of butterflies that includes the admirals and relatives. The common names of many species and genera reference military ranks or – namely the Adoliadini – titles of nobility (e.g., count, duke, earl, and marquis), in reference to these butterflies' large size, bold patterns, and dashing flight. In particular, the light stripe running lengthwise across the wings of many Limenitidini has reminded earlier authors of officers' (e.g. admiral, commander, commodore) shoulder marks and epaulets.