Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 745410

'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis astyanax

Observation date: October 10, 2012
Submitted by: CA Ivy
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Early afternoon. Sunny warm 64. Backyard fence. Black butterfly flew to climbing vine and sunned for a minute before flying away.No tails, no obvious red spots but spot & color pattern indicated red spotted purple.
Status: Resident
Verified by: lorispencer
Verified date: October 30, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Arkansas, Sebastian County