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Red-Spotted Purple

Limenitis arthemi

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Field Notes

Description:

A large butterfly. Blue with black at white at the edges. Has red to orange coloration at the wing tips.

Habitat:

Forested areas. Found at reservoir.

Notes:

Also comes in black and white morph.

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Limenitis arthemis

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PublishedMay 18, 2011

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