Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1028545

Behr's Metalmark
Apodemia virgulti

Observation date: March 14, 2015
Submitted by: MAKI
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Temp in upper 80s, no wind. Non-native grassland with coastal sage scrub and scattered coast live oaks in area. Only metalmark I saw in area.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 15, 2015
Coordinator notes: On this early date Apodemia virgulti flies in that county, Apodemia mormo as defined by most scientists is limited to mid summer and fall-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Ventura County