Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1178766

'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis astyanax

Observation date: August 12, 2018
Date notes: Butterfly just came out of crysalis
Submitted by: Grandma
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Watched it come out of crysalis in northern Virginia. Crystals was attached to wood on a swing set. Okay set is in edge yard b In shadow of many trees.
Status: Resident
Verified by: drerbium
Verified date: January 06, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Loudoun County