Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1265887

'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis astyanax

Observation date: August 03, 2020
Submitted by: KristieH1230
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was overcast and about 78* and I went out to check on some new plantings in my butterfly garden and found this guy. He really enjoyed the Molly butterfly bush and the dill. There is a tulip tree in the next yard over.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Howell_Curtis
Verified date: August 04, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Indiana, Hendricks County

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