Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1188911

Red-spotted Purple or White Admiral
Limenitis arthemis

Observation date: September 22, 2018
Submitted by: lisiem
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: My 2-year-old son spotted the butterfly resting outside on our back patio and said he was "eating the birdseed". The butterfly was sitting on fallen safflower seed shells and also sitting on a dead earthworm. He stayed for a long time just beating his wings every so often.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: September 23, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Escambia County, United States, Florida