Observation date: March 27, 2011
Submitted by: sophieparker
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was a cloudy, cold, and humid day. This was the only butterfly seen in two hours of hiking around Cherry Canyon. It rested on the ground for half a minute before flying away.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: March 29, 2011
Coordinator notes: Thanks for sending specific date and locality, very important is determining members of this complex. Apodemia mejicanus deserti occurs in eastern LA County, Apodemia mormo cythera occurs in LA County late summer-fall. Apodemia virgulti virgulti is correct for your photo! Deserti has very blackish hindwing. Cythera tends to be paler.
