Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1322023

Behr's Metalmark
Apodemia virgulti

Observation date: April 03, 2022
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Many of these flying around California Buckwheat near Pothole Trail in the Los Padres Mountains. Partly cloudy day in the 60’s F. Note this has to be Behr's and not Mormon due to the spring flight period.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: April 07, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.