Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1081877

California Tortoiseshell
Nymphalis californica

Observation date: May 19, 2016
Submitted by: MAKI
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Landed frequently on flowering manzanita and was also hill topping. This one was observed at the summit of a mountain at approximately 8,254'elevation. Saw approximately 6 other California Tortoiseshells along an 8-mile section of the Pacific Crest Trail.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 23, 2016
Coordinator notes: None.