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Red-spotted Purple? - Limenitis arthemis
Copyright © 2004 Richard Leung

Red-spotted Purple? - Limenitis arthemis
Springfield, Virginia, USA
August 24, 2004
This butterfly resembles some of the Red-spotted Purples already posted in the guide, and I was wondering if anyone can confirm it. I really love the blue-green color of the wings.
Contributed by Richard Leung on 25 August, 2004 - 8:02pm
Last updated 29 November, 2005 - 4:18pm

Yes, RSP
Yes, that's an RSP, must be very fresh. Nice photo.

Patrick Coin
Durham, North Carolina
… Cotinis, 25 August, 2004 - 8:29pm

 
Thanks, Patrick
Thanks for the confirmation. I almost never see large butterflies land in my garden. This one was apparently very thirsty and sat quite still, drinking from some wet rocks. A perfect photo opportunity.
… Richard Leung, 25 August, 2004 - 8:47pm

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