Observation date: July 21, 2024
Submitted by: jrmbutterfly
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Broad subalpine seepage meadow at base of Galloping Mountain. Although I could see it resembles Pyrgus ruralis I was pretty sure the high elevation habitat ruled that out. Collected and photographed 2 specimens. Flying with Boloria epithore and at least 1 small rusty skipper. I drove from West Kelowna through Vernon then east on Hwy 6 to the access road to Mount Scaia then up a very steep rough road to the summit. Intended to stay at the top for a couple nights but it was brutally hot - approaching 40C at the base.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: July 29, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
