Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1224883

'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis astyanax

Observation date: August 04, 2019
Submitted by: dzuengler
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I was photographing a large group of ferns on the edge of a pond when I noticed this butterfly land at my feet! Later it moved to my shoe and then to my pocket on my pants, The weather was hot and humid, in the 80 degrees F. This photo was taken on the Wetlands Trail at the Chippewa Nature Center.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: August 12, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Midland County