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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 WildFlower
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Uploaded Oct 23, 2012. Captured Aug 14, 2010 12:26.
  • NIKON D40
  • f/10.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO400
  • 185mm