Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1112825

California Tortoiseshell
Nymphalis californica

Observation date: March 09, 2017
Submitted by: diwalks2@gmail.com
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: hot mid 80's clear chaparral sage oak scrub with meadows saw lots of hill toppers with these 20+ of these dog fighting with several other species such as dusky, pale swallowtail, ladies west, painted american also red admiral. bramble was present but not fighting except other of same. sara flew by possible desert has been seen in area?
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 13, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Riverside County