Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1368326

Observation date: August 10, 2023
Submitted by: drmarc60223
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Butterfly observed feeding in native planting site near Lake Superior adjacent to picnic area. Sunny, low 70s, little wind.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: August 16, 2023
Coordinator notes: Correct common name, however the species name you used “Limenitis camilla” is indicative of the European species White Admiral. The North American species is Limenitis arthemis ssp arthemis, with the astyanax ssp being called the Red-spotted Purple. -jmgesell
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Lake County