Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1319950

Red Admiral
Vanessa atalanta

Observation date: January 30, 2022
Submitted by: Zencoyote
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: These guys were a regular feature of the hilltopping crew on the "Volcano" in mid to late January and into early February, fighting and chasing everybody else. Very difficult to get a still of them as they were very active. They disappeared suddenly in mid February with the arrival of the Duskywings.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: February 23, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County