Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 990290

'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis astyanax

Observation date: July 21, 2014
Submitted by: JoeInMalta
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: i think it just shed it's cocoon and is drying it's wings. Also have a video.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: July 23, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Saratoga County