Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1259186

'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis astyanax

Observation date: July 03, 2020
Submitted by: Mapper
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Kept to different parts of limestone driveway. Moved from area to area always on bare ground or stones. (Note: combo of bright reflection off light rock made getting balanced cell phone photo difficult)
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 10, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Illinois, Johnson County

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