Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1222565

'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis astyanax

Observation date: August 03, 2019
Submitted by: Steve Loxton
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Butterfly trifecta! Just wanted to share this rare observation of a Red-spotted Purple, Giant Swallowtail and Monarch all visiting our Echinacea at the same time!
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: August 04, 2019
Coordinator notes: Also a Viceroy, on RH side
Checklist region(s): Canada, Ontario