Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 707016

Behr's Metalmark
Apodemia virgulti

Observation date: May 04, 2012
Submitted by: Alison Davies
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Nice photos! I took this subpecies in numbers at Frazier Park a couple of weeks ago, it is so rare and unsubstantiated here in Kern County I thought it might have to be removed from the county list. Hope you are doing well Alison. Any luck finding work? Tiny and beautiful! Nectaring on mustard blossoms; sunning itself on the dirt. Initially spotted sitting atop a tiny thistle, about 4-5 inches tall.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 08, 2012
Coordinator notes: Nice photos! I took this subpecies in numbers at Frazier Park a couple of weeks ago, it is so rare and unsubstantiated here in Kern County I thought it might have to be removed from the county list. Hope you are doing well Alison. Any luck finding work?
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County