Observation date: April 12, 2019
Submitted by: Lisahug
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: low to mid 60s. slight breeze. sunny. There was some movement happening. about 20 individuals puddling at this site. Several others seen at other localities that I would stop along the road. most were moving rapidly. there were still Vanessa cardui moving as well. they were not interested to stop to puddle. Also, a few of these tortoishells seemed to be attracted to me. they came and sat on the gravel within a foot of me.
Status: Migrant
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: April 12, 2019
Coordinator notes: This species is out in huge numbers along the upper Kern River right now...as common as Painted Ladies (80+ in one day April 10th).-Ken Davenport
