Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 855704

Observation date: April 13, 2013
Submitted by: MisakoHill
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was feeding on a seaside daisy blossom (Erigeron glaucus) in Point Lobos State Natural Reserve.
Status: Resident
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: May 30, 2022
Coordinator notes: This appears to be C. dumetorum. C viridis shows some whitish spotting on underside of lower wings. There is indications in publications that both of these species intergrades just north of location of sighting, Marina Beach Dunes.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Monterey County