Which Is It?

This is a Red-spotted Purple but it is also called a White Admiral. In the past, these two 'forms' were considered separate species. I have always referred to them as Red-spotted Purple. If you follow the link above, it gets deep into the details and is a good read.

~ Rick

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Taking Some Damage

I have seen a couple Red Spotted Purple butterflies this year but this one looked a bit beat up. I don't know what created this damage but its significant. There was two of them like this. Ouch.

~ Rick

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Red Spotted

I really was surprised to see this Red-Spotted Purple Butterfly. I didn't get the photo I wanted but it is still one beautiful butterfly.

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Red, Spotted, and Some Purple

While hiking earlier this week I saw a swallowtail flying away from my location. I was frustrated that I missed a photo opportunity but then I saw this Red-Spotted Purple. Wow, so beautiful. I guess patience is not one of my strengths.

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Red-spotted Purple

I saw this beautiful Red-spotted Purple near the Stillwater River last week. The photos really does not do the colors justice, but I wanted to share them.

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