Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1287328

Behr's Metalmark
Apodemia virgulti

Observation date: March 25, 2021
Submitted by: Zencoyote
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: More than 4 individuals noted in this sighting. It was a cool, breezy day, but there were other sightings in this local, hilltopping on the "Volcano" peak in Calavera Hills. The Metalmarks were on a west-trending ridge where the main trail passed through buckwheat and other chaparral plants.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 27, 2021
Coordinator notes: This photo will work-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County