Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1209750

California Tortoiseshell
Nymphalis californica

Observation date: June 14, 2019
Submitted by: Lisahug
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: elevation about 2800 feet. lots of Tortoiseshells on the upper third of the road. There are about 100 in this photo, with others flitting around. Could not establish a consistent direction of flight. none on lower 2/3 of road.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 14, 2019
Coordinator notes: They may not be migrating, these do stay around for awhile this time of the year; they migrate to find new colony sites-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Sonoma County