Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1176648

'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis astyanax

Observation date: August 03, 2018
Submitted by: Cgalewilson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 92°F, calm wind. Observed butterfly sipping water/mud from a puddle. There is a Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) 60’ from where butterfly was resting.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: August 06, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Johnson County, United States, Kansas