Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 714054

California Tortoiseshell
Nymphalis californica

Observation date: May 27, 2012
Submitted by: mudgrub12
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: afternoon, warm 70+, slight breeze, first of this type seen. Landed in mud at edge of pond to drink, then quickly took off northwest across waterlilys and water.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 30, 2012
Coordinator notes: Good to see those are flying in your area. Very few seen in the southern Sierra this season
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Placer County