Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1113278

Observation date: March 20, 2017
Submitted by: diwalks2@gmail.com
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Mid 70's Clear dry light wind, along stream lots of Dudleya host plant females laying eggs for the next generation. Been finding these in so many small canyons with this years good rains. we had at least some rain in every month this winter! Males busy chasing females and also posting up protecting a territory chasing intruders away! Hot creek on falcon trail! very diverse area! Oaks Chaparral meadows and streams in canyons all running with seasonal water!
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 24, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Orange County