Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1369319

Red-spotted Purple or White Admiral
Limenitis arthemis

Observation date: August 19, 2023
Submitted by: D RANDALL
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Feeding on buddleia two of the last four days
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: August 24, 2023
Coordinator notes: This is an intermediate form ('proserpina') that occurs within populations of the White Admiral. It resembles the Red-spotted Purple. but is not truly that subspecies (Limenitis arthemis astyanax) which is found farther south.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Hampshire, Carroll County