Red Spotted Purple

Subject: Butterfly
Location: Indiana
July 19, 2013 2:03 pm
I just spotted the butterfly on my bush..I have not seen one like this before, as it is so gorgeous.. I would love to know what kind it is please..
Signature: Tonya

Red Spotted Purple
Red Spotted Purple

Hi Tonya,
This lovely butterfly is a Red Spotted Purple, and several years ago, we considered it to be a frontrunner in the most beautiful North American butterfly contest.

Red Spotted Purple
Red Spotted Purple

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