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Red Spotted Purple

Limenitis arthemis

Photo by golmare
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Notes:

This beautiful butterfly was attracted to a dead chipmunk in my garden.

Species ID Suggestions

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The MnMs
Yes, some butterflies feed on decay. Pretty species!
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PublishedAugust 10, 2014

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