Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1071492

'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis astyanax

Observation date: July 09, 2015
Submitted by: Cathy Miller
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It appears that this butterfly had just laid eggs (?) -- note reddish-orangish spot near tail. And then it fed on heron excrement. This butterfly was on a rail just across from nesting herons.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: November 23, 2015
Coordinator notes: None.