Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 989457

Red-spotted Purple or White Admiral
Limenitis arthemis

Observation date: July 16, 2014
Submitted by: lizkulzer
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Host plant is Dalgo Crabapple tree in MN. We've had a wet spring and this past weekend a polar vortex came through. We've has inch worms, but never saw a caterpillar like this.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: July 17, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Scott County