Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1134658

California Tortoiseshell
Nymphalis californica

Observation date: August 15, 2017
Submitted by: shastamax
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Several of these landing on the ground, rocks and tree trunks right by the shore of Medicine Lake. Partly cloudy with temperatures in the high 60's F. 6770 feet elevation.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 16, 2017
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Siskiyou County, United States, California