Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1220035

Red-spotted Purple or White Admiral
Limenitis arthemis

Observation date: July 22, 2019
Submitted by: EllenG
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was a very hot day, 90'sF. and he/she was staying in the shade of the house where there was no vegetation. Kept landing on the concrete, like it needed to rest. I only saw a glimpse of the underside of the wings but I think I saw red spots on black
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: December 20, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Connecticut, Fairfield County