Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 908734

'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis astyanax

Observation date: September 01, 2008
Date notes: Sometime around the first of September
Submitted by: Sara Gardner Blow
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was when the Live Forever,Sedum purpureum plants were in full bloom. This butterfly was attracted to this nectar. It was easy to photograph and seemed to pose for me.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: July 05, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Kansas, Coffey County