Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1303991

California Tortoiseshell
Nymphalis californica

Observation date: July 27, 2021
Submitted by: DeepSkyKelly
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: None.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: September 01, 2021
Coordinator notes: Your suggested ID is correct...this is obviously an individual from this years flight...the only seasonal one produced. These overwinter as adults and it is uncommon to see them much at all active...an uncommon butterfly in general in Colorado. It's already beat-up too so it won't be in very good shape come next spring! Most never are! Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Huerfano County