Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1380274

California Tortoiseshell
Nymphalis californica

Observation date: April 11, 2024
Submitted by: Joshua C
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This was my first lifer of the year. Feeding on Ribes leptanthum. Must have been hibernating over the winter, considering how worn it was. However, the upperside was still very pretty.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: May 24, 2024
Coordinator notes: I agree on all counts.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Bernalillo County