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red-spotted purple

Limenitis arthemis astyanax

Photo by Wes Masters
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

characterized by the absence of white bands on their wings

Species ID Suggestions

Red-Spotted Purple

Limenitis arthemis
Liam
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Red-spotted Purple

Limenitis arthemis astyanax

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Dangermouse
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Comments (2)
Dangermouse
I think you're right from the pics I found - good call!
Aarongunnar
I think this might be red-spotted purple (Limenitis arthemis)

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PublishedJuly 22, 2011

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