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Nymphalis antiopa
Short projections on both wings, borders irregular. Upperside is purple-black with a wide, bright yellow border on outer margins, and a row of iridescent blue spots at the inner edge of the border. Wing Span: 2 1/4 - 4 inches (5.7 - 10.1 cm). Sap, rotting fruit, dung and carrion feeded.
Riparian woods trail beside Lake Lewisville.
Seeing these butterflies this past week. this is the first that landed long enough to photograph. Chased it down the trail until it flew off over the trees.
Spotted on Apr 5, 2013
Submitted on Apr 6, 2013
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