Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1377138

Compton Tortoiseshell
Nymphalis vaualbum

Observation date: March 14, 2024
Submitted by: jimz
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: on porch facing SW with afternoon sun, about 60°F - near record low overwinter snowfall with record warm February (normally overwinter snow pack would just be ending about this time)
Status: Resident
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: March 15, 2024
Coordinator notes: Close relative to the Commas…and also overwinters as an adult. -jmgesell
Checklist region(s): United States, Minnesota, Aitkin County