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California Patch

Chlosyne californica

Photo by JoshuaGSmith
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Desert near suburban area

Notes:

This is another common butterfly in Anthem. It was probably 3 in. wide when its wings were stretched out. I believe that it was feeding on Brittlebush.

Species ID Suggestions

California Patch

Chlosyne californica

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StirredMocha
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PublishedOctober 3, 2014

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