Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1226131

Lorquin's Admiral
Limenitis lorquini

Observation date: August 15, 2019
Submitted by: gregslak
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Midday on a hot day in the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve, primarily coastal sage scrub, but including riparian areas with stream and lake habitats. Spotted this medium sized Butterfly patrolling a grove of oak and other trees close to a small stream.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 16, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.