Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1315118

Compton Tortoiseshell
Nymphalis vaualbum

Observation date: October 16, 2021
Submitted by: Ed Harrison
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Time 10:40 am and on. A colorful butterfly found on the deck of a house. It was alive but unable to fly. It appears to have an injury or developmental problem.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rosslayberry
Verified date: October 22, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Saratoga County