Lassen and Shasta Counties - 7/4/07

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Edith's Copper - Pine Creek at Hwy 44, Lassen County. There were many Edith's Coppers at this location.
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Great Basin Wood-nymph - Pine Creek at Hwy 44, Lassen County. Note the lower spot on ventral forewing is smaller than upper spot. This, and smaller size, separate Great Basin and Common Wood-nymph.
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Great Basin Wood-nymph, mating pair - Pine Creek at Hwy 44, Lassen County.
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Same pair.
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Sonoran Skipper - Pine Creek at Hwy 44, Lassen County.
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Western Forktails mating - Pine Creek at Hwy 44, Lassen County.
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Same pair.
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Western Red Damsel mating - Lost Creek approximately 1.5 miles from Hwy 44, Shasta County.
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Same location, different pair.

© 2007 Ray Bruun