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  Sighting 1399175

California Tortoiseshell
Nymphalis californica

Observation date: February 28, 2025
Submitted by: lbenson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Many of these were flocking together on a gravel pullout of a side road. Some were flying, many were around mud puddles. Gorgeous bright sunny day. Temperature about 60 degrees and climbing.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 10, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Del Norte County

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