Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1323049

Arizona Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis arizonensis

Observation date: April 25, 2022
Submitted by: jamesvonloh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Red-spotted admiral perched on canyon grape vines/leaves and sunning. This site is located in the creek bed near the beginning of Pine Tree Trail, above Aguirre Springs Campground, on the east-facing slope of the Organ Mountains. The day was under bright sun, cool, and windy with gusts.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: May 05, 2022
Coordinator notes: thanks, Jim. I borrowed one image for BofNM.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Doña Ana County