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Limenitis arthemis astyanax
The Red-spotted Purple is a mimic of the poisonous Pipevine Swallowtail (Battus philenor) and is typically found in open woodlands and along forest edges
Spotted on Aug 16, 2014
Submitted on Aug 16, 2014
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Glad you do Kathleen.
Love your butterfly spottings!
Thank you!
Yes, the red spots on the upper side are different.
Beautiful shots Marta! Kind of strange markings on this one.