Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1391847

'Astyanax' Red-spotted Purple
Limenitis arthemis astyanax

Observation date: August 19, 2024
Submitted by: ButtahflyEtn37354
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Attending the base of a tree, a couple feet below a trickle of sap. Sunny warm day.
Status: Resident
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: August 22, 2024
Coordinator notes: They love tree sap, rotting fruit, animal dung and even road kills. Thanks, JAMES STEEN
Checklist region(s): United States, Tennessee, Monroe County