Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 959669

Behr's Metalmark
Apodemia virgulti

Observation date: March 03, 2014
Submitted by: gunhilda
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: May not be same individual in both photos, but both were near same location. Dry hillside sloping to coastline, low brush.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 09, 2014
Coordinator notes: This is NOT a Quino Checkerspot and is not even in the same family. The colors are similar and these metalmarks are little jewels, this one in the Mormon Metalmark complex. This one is Apodemia virgulti virgulti.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County