Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1322420

Compton Tortoiseshell
Nymphalis vaualbum

Observation date: April 14, 2022
Submitted by: W. R. Evans
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: My only sighting, and one of the few I am aware of, in Tompkins County the past 14 years. I found them more regularly from 2002-2008.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: April 14, 2022
Coordinator notes: I’ve verified a handful of Nymphalis vaualbum from the state of NY this spring - so hopefully a good sign for the species! -jmgesell
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Tompkins County