Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1125965

Lorquin's Admiral
Limenitis lorquini

Observation date: July 01, 2017
Submitted by: Judybug
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I was surprised it was landing on tree leaves along an irrigation ditch, instead of flowers. Anyone know why other than it was tired?
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 14, 2017
Coordinator notes: Lorquin's Admirals are perching species looking for mates and patrol along wood edges where willows grow. I suspect they also feed at tree sap and dead things over visiting flowers.-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): Hood River County, United States, Oregon