Limenitis arthemis astyanax
Scientific NameLimenitis arthemis astyanax
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)[object Object]
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, forest edges, clearings, open fields, gardens, and parks.
Geographic RangeEastern North America, extending from southern Canada south to Florida and west to the Great Plains.
Flight Periodspring
Conservation StatusLeast Concern (LC)
Description
The Red-spotted Purple is a striking subspecies of the White Admiral butterfly, characterized by its iridescent blue-black wings. Unlike its northern counterpart, it lacks the prominent white band across the wings, instead displaying a row of red-orange spots on the hindwings. This butterfly is a classic example of Batesian mimicry, closely resembling the unpalatable Pipevine Swallowtail (Battus philenor) to deter predators.
