Observation date: March 02, 2022
Date notes: California Tortous shell butterfly found waking up from hibernation in our mechanic shop today, collected to identify and research how to save it during the cold winter temperatures that are not finished yet.
Submitted by: Thebillygoatranch
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The temperatures today and yesterday have been seasonbly warmer than other days, we notice other insects also waking up in the home and on our property.
It was in a mechanic shop, not near any plant or food source.
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: March 03, 2022
Coordinator notes: Nothing to worry about with this butterfly, they can go back into hibernation if they've emerged too early.
