Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1152456

California Tortoiseshell
Nymphalis californica

Observation date: February 03, 2018
Submitted by: RichHubie
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Very warm February day. Sunny with little wind. Observed several bright orange butterflies flying. Caught up with two of them nectaring on the only thing blooming, two different types of manzanita, Pygmy Manzanita and an unknown type. Observed as many as seven of these butterflies.
Status: Migrant
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: February 04, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Mendocino County, United States, California