Red-Spotted Purple (Lementis arthemis)

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Photo by VonSelmer

Published on Project Noah

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42.8246, -72.1889

Field Notes

Description:

Wingspan 3 1/8 - 3 3/8" (80-85 mm). Wings above are black overlaid with metallic blue, spots of white or light blue striping the outer edges (more prominent on the hind wings) red/orange spots may or may not be visible on upper front wings. Wings below have more prominent red/orange spots.

Habitat:

Spotted on Gap South Trail in Troy, New Hampshire, United States. A wooded area with a lot of ferns & wetlands. Approx. 1300' above sea level.

Notes:

Spotted on Gap South Trail in Troy, New Hampshire, United States. Approx 1300' above sea level.

Reference Links:

Limenitis arthemis

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