California Tortoiseshell
Nymphalis californica
An early California tortoiseshell observed sunning itself on rocks and chasing other butterflies along the Pinnacles Trail about 2 miles northeast of the campground at Cottonwood Canyon State Park and adjacent BLM lands, Sherman County, OR.......January 20, 2018.
A California tortoiseshell nectaring upon the flowers of rock onion (Allium macrum) as observed on scablands along Forest Road 4240 about a mile south of Lame Dog Creek, Ochoco National Forest.......April 26, 2018.
A California tortoiseshell as seen along Forest Road 2901 about 3-4 miles uphill from the junction with Oregon Highway 31, Fremont-Winema National Forest........April 30, 2017.
The photo above shows the appearance of the upper wings of a California Tortoiseshell as seen in meadows several miles south of Hat Pt. in the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area.........July 10, 2007.
The photo above shows the appearance of the lower surface of the wings of a California Tortoiseshell as seen in meadows several miles south of Hat Pt. in the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area........July 10, 2007.
The photo above shows the appearance of the lower wings of a California Tortoiseshell resting on western coneflower (Rudbeckia occidentalis) as seen in meadows along the Lostine River..........July 8, 2007.
Paul Slichter