Saturday, June 20, 2015

Red-Spotted Purple Butterfly, June 20, 2015

Prentiss county, Mississippi, USA, June 18, 2015

I think this is Limenitis arthemis astyanax  Red-Spotted Purple Butterfly.


It was enjoying the Butterfly Bush Buddleia at my house on Thursday morning.


Most of the red spots are on the undersides of the wings. The top sides are a deep purple with shades of blue around the edges.  So pretty!

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17 comments:

  1. Linda KayJune 20, 2015 at 7:25 AM

    I'm crazy for butterflies, so you made my day!

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  2. eileeninmdJune 20, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    It is a beautiful Red-spotted Purple! Lovely shots! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!

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  3. UnknownJune 20, 2015 at 7:30 AM

    Gorgeous photos of the butterflies! I still haven't seen many butterflies here, it's been too cold.

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  4. sandylandJune 20, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    so beautiful thanks

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  5. TexWisGirlJune 20, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    so gorgeous!

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  6. PatJune 20, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    Beautiful creature!

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  7. GayleJune 20, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    Reminds me of a beautiful gown.

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  8. Dorothy BordersJune 20, 2015 at 12:20 PM

    When I first glanced at this, I thought, "Pipevine," but then I realized it was different. I'm not familiar with this butterfly, have never seen it here. Looking at its range map, we are probably just outside the area where it would usually occur, but I will definitely be on the lookout for it after seeing your beautiful pictures.

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  9. RLUPhotoJune 20, 2015 at 5:39 PM

    Beautiful pictures!! I've been trying to get pictures of butterflies, but they are fast critters. I haven't had a lot of luck.

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  10. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©June 21, 2015 at 7:37 AM

    They're very pretty! We get them on the mountain in W.V., but I haven't gotten any great pics of them this year (yet!).

    BTW, Andy has a weekend butterfly linkup you might be interested in.
    ~

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  11. Donna@Gardens Eye ViewJune 21, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    Oh my Lea that is a beauty!

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  12. A Colorful WorldJune 21, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    It's a lovely butterfly! And the flowers are so beautiful too.

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  13. SusanJune 22, 2015 at 3:13 AM

    Lovely butterfly!

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  14. Sallie (FullTime-Life)June 22, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    Looks so gorgeous on that beautiful bush. Great color contrast....

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  15. maryaustriaJune 22, 2015 at 2:14 PM

    A beautiful butterfly! Wonderful photos!

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  16. HeatherJune 28, 2015 at 1:08 AM

    What a beautiful butterfly!

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  17. HeatherJuly 4, 2015 at 11:38 PM

    Beautiful butterfly pics!

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