Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1042296

'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis astyanax

Observation date: April 26, 2015
Submitted by: Jonathan Clark
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Habitat: seen in gravel road through deciduous second growth w/ a few pines nearby, weedy field and shiner farm ponds adjacent. Conditions: warm (80 degrees f. ?), sunny, light breeze. Observed while birding Catahoula NWR Bushley Bayou Unit, Minnow Ponds Rd.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: May 06, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Louisiana, Catahoula Parish