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Red-spotted Purple

Limenitis arthemis astyanax

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

Swallowtail mimic

Habitat:

Suburban yard on a silverthorn

Species ID Suggestions

Red-spotted Purple

Limenitis arthemis astyanax

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ForestDragon
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Comments (1)
ForestDragon
Hi Machi! This battered butterfly is actually a swallowtail mimic. The red/orange markings on the underside of the wings (near the body) give it away. This species of butterfly also lacks tails, but with damaged wings, it can be hard to tell sometimes. :-)

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