Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1407661

Observation date: July 12, 2025
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On West slope of Double Mountain around 6500’ elevation. Sunny day in the 80’s F. This butterfly was focused on Sulfur Buckwheat and ignoring the Naked Buckwheat nearby. So probably not E. Enoptes. Should be subspecies Comstocki by location.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 15, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Kern County