Butterflies and Moths of North America

collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

  Sighting 1426220

California Tortoiseshell
Nymphalis californica

Observation date: June 17, 2026
Submitted by: sandyleapt
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Most seen at one time: 4. Shaping up to be a big year for this butterfly on Marys Peak. Location: 44.4744, -123.5285. My favorite butterfly spot on Marys Peak. Approximately 2.4 miles up Marys Peak Forest Rd from junction with Hwy 34. Sunny in the morning, shady in the afternoon. A small roadside stream and waterfall and mudflat with a paved pullout. Road cut forested on one side, dry grassy and moist riparian road shoulder with seeps along road cut. East facing granite cliff with lots of nooks and crannies for butterflies to shelter at night
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 29, 2026
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Benton County