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Red Spotted Purple

Limenitis arthemis

Description:

L. a. astyanax has red spots on its underside and the top of the wings are notable for their iridescent blue markings. L. a. anthems on the other hand has a large white band traversing both the forewings and hind wings.

Habitat:

common throughout much of the eastern United States

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QiFan
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QiFan

Virginia, USA

Spotted on Apr 22, 2015
Submitted on Apr 22, 2015

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