Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 776997

Red-spotted Purple or White Admiral
Limenitis arthemis

Observation date: April 15, 2013
Date notes: This butterfly stayed in the area of our campsite for quite a while. One photo taken at 12:30, the other at 1:40.
Submitted by: jomarlin
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Butterfly had a severely damaged wing, which did not apparently inhibit flight. It stayed in the area to lay eggs (photo on request) on an unidentified shrub, laying each egg at the pointed tip of a leaf. Butterfly was also seen the next day, same behavior. Weather was sunny and in the mid-eighties.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: April 24, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Marion County