Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1337716

Arizona Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis arizonensis

Observation date: August 05, 2022
Submitted by: mashoop58
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: noted in lower Embudito canyon https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/129602500
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 06, 2022
Coordinator notes: Mike, this is a great record, the first documentation of this species in Bernalillo County and in the Sandias. Historically, it was regular in southern NM, but it seems to be expanding its range northward. thanks!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Bernalillo County