Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1217089

Ridings' Satyr
Neominois ridingsii

Observation date: July 14, 2019
Submitted by: tomoclark
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The butterflies were sitting on the ground with wings folded. When disturbed, they flew low to the ground and landed a short distance away. The day was sunny with a strong wind blowing from the west.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 18, 2019
Coordinator notes: These should be subspecies stretchii-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Modoc County