Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1120046

Red-spotted Purple or White Admiral
Limenitis arthemis

Observation date: June 11, 2017
Submitted by: derrynhguy
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: iridescent blue very noticeable in flight . When it's wings were up I first misidentified it as a monarch. Next to designated wet-lands 100 yards away. Vegetation such as Hosta plants, apple trees, lawn grasses, oak trees. Dry and hot (near 90 degrees) at time of sighting (mowing lawn). Images are for the same specimen.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: December 18, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.