Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1223537

'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis astyanax

Observation date: August 06, 2019
Submitted by: JaimeMac82
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Notice the lower left part of the wing. It did not seem to have any trouble flying. It danced through the air from leaf to leaf. I've never seen anything so beautiful and I'm so thankful I was able to take this photo.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: August 09, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Ingham County