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Red Spotted Purple

Posted by August 31st, 2006 at 12:00 am

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Butterflies and Skippers

blue-copper butterfly?
Can you tell me what species this is? THANKS!
Greg

redspotted purple greg Red Spotted Purple

Hi Greg,
They say color is the most subjective element in art, and it is amusing that you describe this as a blue-copper butterfly. The actual common name is composed of two other colors, Red Spotted Purple. The species is Limenitis arthemis.

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