Observation date: April 06, 2018
Submitted by: MAKI
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Saw numerous CA tortoiseshells throughout the hike today. This one was was near the summit of Mount Zion and seemed to be patrolling a section of the trail. It chased off any other butterflies that came near. Chaparral vegetation in area includied manzanita and ceanothus.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: April 10, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.