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  Sighting 1139384

'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis astyanax

Observation date: September 03, 2017
Date notes: Enjoying remnants of an overripe fig.
Submitted by: leighwh
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Humid late afternoon, sunny day. The butterfly was fluttering around a fig and enjoying taste of overripe fruit. It fluttered around the fig for several minutes.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: September 05, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Randolph County, United States, Alabama

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