Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1200638

Observation date: March 15, 2019
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: In Sheltered area in Cleveland National Forest in Warm part of canyon, Several Males and 2-3 females all seemed Very Fresh also sara, funeral dusky and Millions of Painted Ladies. Painted Ladies Blowing By Everywhere like a Steady flowing river! others? Top side and Bottom Side for Easy Viewing Ken if this Does not get you out into the field Nothing will! I thought that great Purple would Bring Back Pleasant memories as you have more Posting in California than all the rest of us in the whole state of Great Purple Hairstreak, And it was Very Special to me Because I almost Never find Females!
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 15, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Riverside County