Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1200624

California Tortoiseshell
Nymphalis californica

Observation date: March 14, 2019
Date notes: geo-location tag in photo details
Submitted by: jctobserve579
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed near Paso Robles, CA , at 1400 ft elevation. About 30 butterflies observed over 40 minute observation. Headed due North .
Status: Migrant
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 15, 2019
Coordinator notes: Wrong migration and a much more prized butterfly-Ken Davenport