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Limenitis lorquini
This butterfly is found throughout western North America, from British Columbia down to California. It hosts on a variety of poplars and cherries. The coloration of this butterfly is meant to mimic that of the California sister, a somewhat related nymphalid which is unpalatable to most predators.
Spotted on Aug 22, 2014
Submitted on Aug 23, 2014
3 Comments
Thanks Luis! This is one of my favorite butterflies near where I live :)
Nice find!
I saw one of these too but it's wings were damaged.