Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 994598

'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis astyanax

Observation date: July 25, 2014
Submitted by: Dave Fairall
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: insect was in the middle of a lakeshore hiking trail in the sun. It was rythmically opening and closing its wings, and rolling over to one side and back upright.
Status: Resident
Verified by: harrylegrand
Verified date: August 28, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.