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The Red-Spotted Purple (Limenitis arthemis astyanax) is a butterfly that primarily feeds on the leaves of various trees and shrubs during its larval stage, particularly prefering those from the willow, cherry, and birch families. As adults, they typically feed on nectar from flowers, including those of milkweed, thistle, and various other flowering plants. They also engage in mud-puddling, where they obtain nutrients from moist soil or decaying organic matter. Predators of the butterfly include birds and other insects that are deterred by its mimicry of toxic species.

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