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Red Spotted Purple

Limenitis arthemis

Description:

Deep black fading to blues. Orange spots around exterior of wing.

Notes:

Found emerging from chrysalis attached to a fallen limb, wings still curled and damp. Dried into brilliant vivid colors.

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AmandaWhipkey
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AmandaWhipkey

Lexington Park, Maryland, USA

Spotted on May 2, 2011
Submitted on Sep 4, 2011

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