Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1114612

Behr's Metalmark
Apodemia virgulti

Observation date: April 15, 2017
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Butterfly was perching on yellow Brittlebush plants near roadside and chasing most insects that flew by. Eriogonum Fasciculatum growing nearby. Sunny day in the 80's F.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: April 19, 2017
Coordinator notes: Not a Sonoran Metalmark...ssp. deserti has more blackish hind wings-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Riverside County