Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1421064

'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis astyanax

Observation date: October 04, 2025
Date notes: Found near Lake Lanier.
Submitted by: MothManda
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny day and it was hanging out on the rocks near Lake Lanier shoreline. Butterfly was calm and let me get very close for the image before fluttering off.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Alex Stach
Verified date: April 02, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Georgia, Hall County

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