Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1159741

'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis astyanax

Observation date: June 02, 2002
Submitted by: commanderducky
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Suggested species type is a guess based on limited research and almost no experience identifying butterflies. The butterfly was found on the ground on a cloudy morning when the weather was about 50-55°, a chilly morning after a week of very warm weather.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: October 09, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Oakland County, Michigan, United States