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"Limenitis arthemis," the red-spotted purple or white admiral, is a North American butterfly species in the cosmopolitan genus "Limenitis". It has been studied for its evolution of mimicry, and for the several stable hybrid wing patterns within this nominal species; it is one of the most dramatic examples of hybridization between non-mimetic and mimetic populations.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Joe Spandrusyszyn
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By Joe Spandrusyszyn

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Uploaded Jul 28, 2014. Captured Jul 27, 2014 16:04 in Unnamed Road, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472, USA.
  • E-PM1
  • f/6.3
  • 1/160s
  • ISO500
  • 150mm