Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1261280

'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis astyanax

Observation date: July 17, 2020
Submitted by: Kimberly Matis
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I live in a heavily wooded area, near many ponds and marshes. I have a lot of native plants in my yard, including butterfly weed, near this picture which I took on my patio yesterday afternoon.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: July 19, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Michigan, Oakland County