Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1339520

Red-spotted Purple or White Admiral
Limenitis arthemis

Observation date: August 11, 2022
Submitted by: Cindy Kindle
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On a gravel road. Warm sunny day.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: August 16, 2022
Coordinator notes: Mostly a Red-spotted Purple - or subspecies “astyanax” - of Limenitis arthemis. The red-blue spotting on the HW suggests a slight intergrade/mix between the Red-spotted purple and White Admiral (subspecies “arthemis”). The Red-spotted Purple and White Admiral are technically the same species, with the White Admiral becoming more prevalent in the north, and the Red-spotted Purple in the south. New York is located in the transition zone between the two, where intergrade/mixed individuals can be found. -jmgesell
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Hamilton County