Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1377185

California Tortoiseshell
Nymphalis californica

Observation date: March 15, 2024
Submitted by: Dobber31
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: One of more than 100 Tortoiseshells all seen flying SE down the northern spine of the Santa Cruz Mountains. This one stopped for nectar on naturalized Forget-me-nots. Warm, 68 degrees with full sunshine and light north tail winds.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 17, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Mateo County