Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 913014

Compton Tortoiseshell
Nymphalis vaualbum

Observation date: July 28, 2013
Submitted by: plex1ppus
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: 4 individuals seen on 2 m stretch of LIberty Creek, eastern Spokane Co. Mixed wet forest gives way to dark cedar grove where this photo was taken. I believe this was not migrant but resident. Observed alder and aspen in the mix, not sure about birch.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: July 31, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Washington, Spokane County