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The California Tortoiseshell

The California tortoiseshell is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. The California tortoiseshell is known for having population explosions which cause the butterflies to migrate to new areas. The cause of these population explosions is unknown. Their larvae eat various species of Ceanothus.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by mossy rock studio
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Uploaded Mar 12, 2018. Captured Mar 12, 2018 09:58 in 19801 SE Sherman Cooper Dr, Eagle Creek, OR 97022, USA.
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  • X70
  • f/2.8
  • 1/923s
  • ISO200
  • 18.5mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.