Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1166174

California Tortoiseshell
Nymphalis californica

Observation date: June 30, 2018
Submitted by: RichHubie
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Very warm day. Saw this butterfly fluttering in the entryway to a vacant building. During my walk I saw 11 all flying fast in a northerly direction. It's my understanding that these are a new generation produced from the September 2017, irruption along the California Coast. It would be interesting to know where they are migrating to.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 01, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Mendocino County, United States, California