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Red-spotted Purple butterfly

Limenitis arthemis astyanax

Description:

Blackish-blue butterfly with iridescent blue markings on the upper side of its wings (as shown in Photo 1 of 2), and red spots on the underside of its wings (as shown in Photo 2 of 2).

Habitat:

Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve, a wetland area located near the Nation's Capital. Related Resource: http://www.nps.gov/gwmp/dyke-marsh.htm

Notes:

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1 Comment

matthewryanre
matthewryanre 12 years ago

Gorgeous shot.

Geodialist
Spotted by
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Belle Haven, Virginia, USA

Spotted on Apr 21, 2012
Submitted on May 8, 2012

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