Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Red-spotted Purple or White Admiral
Limenitis arthemis

Observation date: September 01, 2019
Submitted by: Jwysojr
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: We have several nectar plants of different varieties, this butterfly seemed to prefer the "butterfly bush", although this is only our 2nd year planting a butterfly garden we have been pretty successful with the Monarchs, this year alone we had up to 30 of their caterpillars but this is the first time we have seen this particular type of butterfly. Was 1st noticed a week prior to the picture date and then seen approximately 6 times up to Sept. 1st of this year. Any info you can provide about this butterfly will be greatly appreciated
Status: Resident
Verified by: Allen B
Verified date: January 30, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Jersey, Union County