Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Behr's Metalmark
Apodemia virgulti

Observation date: March 15, 2012
Submitted by: Alison Davies
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Very shy little butterfly! I was only able to take this one shot from about 4 feet away, and it took off so fast that I couldn't follow or find it again.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 20, 2012
Coordinator notes: this looks like subspecies virgulti.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County