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Red-Spotted Purple Butterfly

Limenitis arthemis

Photo by awsm
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Beautiful butterfly in backyard. Wings are black with outstanding blue shades, gradient and small "polka dots"

Habitat:

Maryland, USA
Backyard

Notes:

I've seen these butterflies before - throughout my entire life, actually, in this area - so I know this is a rather common butterfly. But I'm ashamed for not knowing what kind this is!

Species ID Suggestions

Red spotted purple

Limenitis arthemis

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