Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Red-spotted Purple or White Admiral
Limenitis arthemis

Observation date: August 08, 2022
Submitted by: HCGregory
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found the chrysalis exactly seven days ago hanging from a leaf stem on a red maple sapling and put it in a protected environment. Today I woke to the emerged butterfly. I put it on the deck near a slice of orange, and after it sipped a little orange juice it flew straight up into an oak tree.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: May 23, 2024
Coordinator notes: Great photo series!
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Albemarle County