Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1276274

California Tortoiseshell
Nymphalis californica

Observation date: September 29, 2020
Submitted by: EvSherr
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Dozens of these butterflies were flying about and stopping to drink from damp soil along a clear water stream, Fall River, in the Deschutes National Forest. Clear warm day, 85 oF, much warmer than normal for this time of year.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 30, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Deschutes County