Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Red-spotted Purple or White Admiral
Limenitis arthemis

Observation date: June 10, 2024
Submitted by: Bob Jacobson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: June 11, 2024
Coordinator notes: Mixed characteristics seen between the two subspecies L. a. arthemis and L. a. astyanax (more astyanax here), suggesting an intergrade. This can also be termed the basic common name "Red-spotted Admiral," which is a basic name given to the whole species L. arthemis. -jmgesell
Checklist region(s): United States, Wisconsin, Chippewa County