Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1354331

'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis astyanax

Observation date: April 01, 2023
Submitted by: Beth Polvino
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Saw this caterpillar go into hibernation last Oct. Now, overwintering Red-spotted Purple caterpillar left his hibernaculum and started to eat cherry buds.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwright
Verified date: April 27, 2023
Coordinator notes: Nice to see the larval hibernaculum in the photo.
Checklist region(s): United States, Pennsylvania, Chester County