Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1012075

'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis astyanax

Observation date: September 03, 2014
Submitted by: Mary Franceline...
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Butterflly was on butterfly bush with white floweres in courtyard near the St. Michael Hall wall. It flew up high but along upperstory flew back close to wall, then came back to butterfly bush. Its rear wing showed damage along lower edge.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwright
Verified date: September 12, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Bucks County