McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / B_RedSpottedPurple
BUTTERFLY GALLERY - Medium Butterflies
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B_RedSpottedPurple Common Name:
Red-Spotted Purple
 
 
Scientific Name: Limenitis arthemis

 

Habitat & Flight Period: Forested areas / May - October

 

Comment: The beautiful reddish orange spots on the underwing of this species give it its name. Mimics the toxic Pipevine Swallowtail. Larval host plants include Black Cherry, Willow, Poplar and Apple. Adults feed on rotting fruit, sap, carrion and animal feces