Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1289219

California Tortoiseshell
Nymphalis californica

Observation date: April 25, 2021
Submitted by: otusasiotours
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Landed briefly in a damp spot on the edge of the trail
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: May 03, 2021
Coordinator notes: Correct ID...a male (?) out of hibernation. The Colorado populations of this butterfly do not migrate like they do in California and the underside is darker. These were named subspecies timidar (timid and dark) a few years ago. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Douglas County