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Jun 26th, 2017

red spotted purple

by Lauren Adelman

Beautiful black butterfly with iridescent blue and purple windows on its hind wing, orange spots on the tips of its forewing.

About Lauren Adelman

Lauren holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in horticulture with a certificate in sustainable agriculture from J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. Her central passions are preserving biodiversity and building a sustainable future.

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