Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1025868

California Tortoiseshell
Nymphalis californica

Observation date: January 18, 2015
Submitted by: MAKI
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On Lavega Peak, 3804' elevation. Hill topping. Observed a few other CA tortoiseshells and at least one Red Admiral in area.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: February 05, 2015
Coordinator notes: Nice find. Merced and Kings County are the poorest counties in California for butterflies-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Merced County