Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1201284

Behr's Metalmark
Apodemia virgulti

Observation date: March 26, 2019
Submitted by: Zencoyote
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Descending the western slope of Calavera Volcano in Carlsbad, CA. Spotted this Metalmark along the trail. It seemed relatively tranquil, changing position but not flying away as I moved closer with my phone camera. The day was filmy overcast, but reasonably balmy mid 60's. Moments earlier, spotted several Painted Ladies, a Cabbage White, and the season's first Giant Swallowtail hilltopping at the summit.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 26, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County