Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1261171

'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis astyanax

Observation date: July 18, 2020
Submitted by: tirvine2020
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on butterfly bush. Although I have no pictures of the uppersides of the wings, they were for the most part black, with blue along the subterminal regions of the wings. This blue area was thicker on the hindwings.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: January 11, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.