Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1385457

California Tortoiseshell
Nymphalis californica

Observation date: July 05, 2024
Submitted by: Cactuswren1976
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Flying, alighting on a stone in the unpaved Tesuque Peak (maintenance) Road, and basking at approximately 11,725 ft. elev.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: July 08, 2024
Coordinator notes: I agree. and what a vibrant orange!
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Santa Fe County