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Nymphalis antiopa
Known as a Camberwell Beauty in Britain and some older names for this species include Grand Surprise and White Petticoat. Nymphalis antiopa has a wingspan of 62–75 mm. The upper side of the butterfly is colored in a very dark red, with a bright, yellowish border around the wings. There is a darker band with bright blue spots between the border and the dark red inner side. Sexes are similar, although the females are slightly larger.
Deciduous forest with brook running through it. Gully Brook Park, Lake Metroparks System, Willoughby, Ohio, USA.
Spotted on May 6, 2013
Submitted on May 8, 2013
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