Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1377192

Observation date: March 15, 2024
Submitted by: Zencoyote
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Multiple individuals sighted, with few opportunities to photograph. Weather partly cloudy, low 60's and a breeze. Had one chance with a single individual who perched briefly. Very high energy. Brilliant color in flight but difficult to spot once alit.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 17, 2024
Coordinator notes: Subspecies australis-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County