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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.
Puddling beside the parking lot at the city maintained retention pond.
Spotted on May 22, 2013
Submitted on May 23, 2013
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