Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1156518

California Tortoiseshell
Nymphalis californica

Observation date: May 03, 2018
Submitted by: 4oclockwatch
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: very worn wings. Saw a few dark butterflies flying in this area, but this one only one able to photo. Ceanothus (CT larval host plant) in area, both dwarf (C. pumlis in bloom) and C. integerrimus -readying to bloom).
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 05, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Josephine County, United States, Oregon