Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 855862

Compton Tortoiseshell
Nymphalis vaualbum

Observation date: April 29, 2013
Submitted by: gmill711
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Saw this in late April in SE Minnesota. Thought this was more of a mid-summer flight species? sunning along a E facing slope at mid morning. Habitat was deciduous woodland.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: May 09, 2013
Coordinator notes: pretty sure these guys can hibernate and show up when it warms up.
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Wabasha County