Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1247087

'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis astyanax

Observation date: April 29, 2020
Submitted by: fifi83
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This butterfly spent a long time (15 minutes or more) nectaring on the blooms of a male American Holly. Nearby host plants include a forest of cottonwood, green ash, black cherry, so plenty of places to raise its young. Weather was warm and sunny, around 78 degrees F. Location is suburban, a one acre backyard in a creek bottom.
Status: Resident
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: April 30, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oklahoma, Tulsa County