Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1128006

Lorquin's Admiral
Limenitis lorquini

Observation date: July 14, 2017
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On one of its hosts Willow, high 80's to low 90's Probably a Male as it was patrolling a territory and Fighting others to keep them away! Seemed very Fresh on Silverado/ Maple Springs Road. Always came back to same bush low down. Saw at least 10 of these also c. dogface, pale, western, Checkered white, Golden Hs, Sister, Cabbage, Gray Hs, Marine blue, mountain m hs, hedgerow, Monarch and more!
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 23, 2017
Coordinator notes: Subspecies powelli-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): Orange County, United States, California