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Limenitis arthemis astyanax
Above, the Red-spotted Purple is mainly a black butterfly with iridescent blue, that is most impressive in fresh specimens and good light, where the red spots that are obvious from below can sometimes be seen.
This one was found on a gravel road, where it was most likely taking nutrients.
Spotted on Sep 5, 2013
Submitted on Sep 16, 2013
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