Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1354747

Compton Tortoiseshell
Nymphalis vaualbum

Observation date: April 27, 2023
Submitted by: Shirley Miller
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny day. The butterfly flew around in the backyard stopping to land among dead leaves, the back step and patio, the side of the house, also on my little dog's back a couple of times.
Status: Resident
Verified by: alchem30
Verified date: May 07, 2023
Coordinator notes: Nice sighting and can confirm. These butterflies overwinter as butterflies so are often early seen on warm days in spring.
Checklist region(s): Canada, Saskatchewan