Observation date: August 05, 2025
Date notes: 90 degrees F, sunny with a light wind.
Submitted by: Vickie1960
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The California Tortoiseshell Butterflies were flying around in the forest at Sahalie Falls. They were everywhere searching for sunlight. Unfortunately many did get hit by vehicles on the nearby Hwy 126.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 09, 2025
Coordinator notes: These have always been a big hit (one of my favorite species) with me, sorry to hear about them being hit by cars.-Ken Davenport
