Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1317806

Behr's Metalmark
Apodemia virgulti

Observation date: December 16, 2021
Submitted by: Zencoyote
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Today's weather was in the high 50's with increasing clouds as a minor front was approaching. Breezy. Yet there were some butterflies out on the "Volcano" in Carlsbad's Calavera Preserve. This one showed some activity before landing to sunbathe on bare rock around his favorite brush, the Buckwheat. Also observed several hilltopping Ladies nearby on the summit.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: December 17, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County