Observation date: September 05, 2021
Submitted by: Luna-Linuche.76
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Very smoky from fires in the area, hot sunny day (86 degrees F), butterfly was feeding on Rubber Rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus nauseosus).
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 10, 2021
Coordinator notes: Recent genomic work reveals Coenonympha tullia is only in Alaska and adjoining Canada in North America in addition to Europe. The name that seems best now is Coenonympha california with yours in the ampelos group.-Ken Davenport
