Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1053639

'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis astyanax

Observation date: July 04, 2015
Submitted by: Jonathan Clark
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Habitat: residential area adjacent to brushy and open areas, mixed pine-hardwoods. Conditions: hot, mostly sunny, some light breeze. Nectared on Wisteria, I believe. Other flower species present in immediate vicinity include lantana and Japanese Honeysuckle.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: July 11, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Louisiana, La Salle Parish