Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1387151

Observation date: July 13, 2024
Submitted by: ezeemonee
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On Liebel Peak in the Piute Mountains at ~8000 feet elevation. Partly cloudy day with thundershowers in the 70’s F. On its Sulphur Buckwheat host plant. Should be ssp Comstocki by location.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: July 18, 2024
Coordinator notes: Yes, comstocki....I first took comstocki on Piute Mountain Vista where they were very common....in 1978.-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Kern County