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Red-spotted purple
KC Foggin

Red-spotted purple (Limenitis arthemis)

The palatable red-spotted purple mimics the unpalatable Pipevine swallowtail with its overall dark wings with bright iridescent blue along the hind wings.
Location
Myrtle Beach SC
Date taken
Oct., 2018
Scientific name
Limenitis arthemis
Equipment used
Nikon D90, SIGMA 80-400/4.5-5.6 DG OS plus a 1+1/4 extender Hand Held
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A spectacular species of butterfly and a spectacular picture. Exceptional picture KC! TFS!
 
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Gorgeous! And thanks for the info. I saw both on my New Jersey trip last year, and now I know why they're so similar |=)|
 
A wonderful detailed and colourful close up you have of this beauty KC, well done.
 
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What a beautiful butterfly.... and so perfectly taken too.

A super picture this KC - very well done lassie.
 
what a stunning butterfly, KC!!! and such a beautiful photo with marvelous colors, top marks, many tfs!!!
 

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