Butterflies and Moths of North America

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'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis astyanax

Observation date: July 17, 2017
Submitted by: rrbold
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: In cattails, liatris, etc., on the edge of a small lake. Two photos of the same butterfly. Asymmetry in the image is due to the strong sunlight. The butterfly was quite symmetrical.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: July 18, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Washtenaw County, United States, Michigan