Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA, Walker Co., Georgia. It is unusual to see adults of this species at flowers; © James Adams, 2001.

North side of Horse Creek WMA, Telfair Co., Georgia. © James Adams, May, 2011.

Left -- upperside; Right -- underside; the red spotting gives this species its common name, Red-Spotted Purple (though "purple" is a bit of a stretch).  The right individual has atypically extensive red banding as well.

 Last instar larva;  © James Adams, 2001.