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  Sighting 1234367

'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis astyanax

Observation date: September 19, 2019
Submitted by: RMN
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Visiting a lace-cap hydrangea apparently gathering water drops the sprinkler left on the leaves. Middle of Memphis, TN.
Status: Resident
Verified by: dbruce
Verified date: September 28, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Shelby County

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