Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1207668

'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis astyanax

Observation date: June 02, 2019
Submitted by: purplechickadee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This butterfly flew in close but then landed high in a tree, so the photo is pretty terrible. It was blue on top, but underneath it looked quite orange-y. I think it is a Spicebush Swallowtail, but any help ID-ing it (if it's possible from this bad photo) would be appreciated.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Will Kerling
Verified date: July 22, 2019
Coordinator notes: It does not have a tail on the hind wings and if you look at its ventral HW pattern, it matches well with the Red-spotted Purple.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Jersey, Passaic County