Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1147357

California Tortoiseshell
Nymphalis californica

Observation date: September 30, 2017
Submitted by: brenthaglund
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seemed to be patrolling the area, alternating between landing on the ground and perching on shrub branches. Observed in the pine/oak woodland area of the "Central America" section of the UC Berekely Botanical Garden.
Status: Migrant
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: October 23, 2017
Coordinator notes: Thanks: I may or may not use this record also. We'll see what else is submitted. Yours is the 2nd for Alameda County and migratory movements may take priority. Good job including locality information.-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): Alameda County, United States, California