California Patch
Chlosyne californica (W.G. Wright, 1905)
Family: Nymphalidae
Subfamily: Nymphalinae
Identification: Upperside is black with a wide orange median band and large orange submarginal spots. Underside of hindwing has a red spot near the abdomen which blends into the median band.
Wing Span: 1 1/4 - 2 inches (3.2 - 5.1 cm).
Life History: Males perch in the morning on hilltops to watch for females. Eggs are laid in groups on the underside of host plant leaves; caterpillars eat leaves. Hibernation is by third-stage caterpillars.
Flight: Many broods from March-November.
Caterpillar Hosts: Desert sunflower (Viguiera deltoidea var. parishii) in the sunflower family (Asteraceae).
Adult Food: Flower nectar.
Habitat: Desert washes and canyons.
Range: Southern Nevada south to southwestern Arizona, southeastern California; Baja California and Sonora, Mexico.
Conservation: Not thought to be necessary.
NCGR: G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.
Management Needs: None reported.
Comments: NULL
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Observation date: Sep 21, 2022
Submitted by: erinlale
Region: Clark County, Nevada, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Sep 24, 2022
Observation date: Sep 17, 2022
Submitted by: PONYRCR
Region: Riverside County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Sep 24, 2022
Observation date: Sep 14, 2022
Submitted by: rodgersh
Region: Yavapai County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: Sep 16, 2022
Observation date: Sep 10, 2022
Submitted by: Torresre
Region: Clark County, Nevada, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Sep 11, 2022
Observation date: Sep 05, 2022
Submitted by: Seth Mueller
Region: San Bernardino County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Sep 06, 2022
Observation date: Apr 06, 2022
Submitted by: carlakish
Region: Gila County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: Apr 16, 2022
Observation date: Sep 18, 2021
Submitted by: eric_hough
Region: Cochise County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: Nov 25, 2021
Observation date: Sep 11, 2021
Submitted by: guy_incognito
Region: San Bernardino County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Sep 11, 2021
Observation date: Mar 24, 2019
Submitted by: Miq
Region: Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: May 27, 2021
Observation date: Apr 22, 2016
Submitted by: jrtindall
Region: Riverside County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Apr 11, 2021
Observation date: Oct 18, 2019
Submitted by: storolaf
Region: San Diego County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Oct 19, 2019
Observation date: May 12, 2019
Submitted by: opiliones
Region: Clark County, Nevada, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 16, 2019
Observation date: Sep 23, 2018
Submitted by: hiker96
Region: Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: Oct 11, 2018
Observation date: Aug 30, 2018
Submitted by: Schieberj
Region: Yavapai County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: Sep 02, 2018
Observation date: Mar 14, 2018
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Region: San Diego County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Mar 29, 2018
Observation date: Jun 24, 2014
Submitted by: joshuagsmith
Region: Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: John Saba
Verified date: Jul 11, 2017
Observation date: Oct 14, 2016
Submitted by: opiliones
Region: Clark County, Nevada, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jun 10, 2017
Observation date: Apr 23, 2016
Submitted by: opiliones
Region: San Bernardino County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jun 04, 2017
Observation date: May 01, 2017
Submitted by: diwalks2@gmail.com
Region: San Diego County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 07, 2017
Observation date: Apr 30, 2017
Submitted by: tiorickbutterfly
Region: San Bernardino County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 07, 2017
Observation date: Mar 17, 2016
Submitted by: JoseBonner
Region: San Diego County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Dec 29, 2016
Observation date: Mar 16, 2016
Submitted by: JoseBonner
Region: San Diego County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Dec 28, 2016
Observation date: Mar 13, 2016
Submitted by: JoseBonner
Region: San Bernardino County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Dec 28, 2016
Observation date: Mar 15, 2016
Submitted by: JoseBonner
Region: Riverside County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Dec 28, 2016
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