Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1144025

'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis astyanax

Observation date: September 24, 2017
Submitted by: B394ever
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The day was hot around 85 degrees. No wind. Single butterfly dancing around my car and landed on driveway.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: December 07, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, North Carolina, Davidson County

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