TL: USA, California
Habitat
- Chaparral
- Forest edges
- Glades
- Woodlands
32-70 mm
Regional distr. - legend
- Local names
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Language Vernacular name 
English (US)California Tortoiseshell 
EspañolMariposa carey californiana 
FrançaisVanesse du céanothe 
SuomeksiKaliforniannokkosperhonen 
中文加州蛱蝶 
日本語カリフォルニアヒオドシ
- Primary hostplants
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Family Latin name Vernacular name Rhamnaceae Ceanothus California lilac
- Synonyms and other combinations
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Latin name Author Vanessa californica Boisduval, 1852
- Links
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Language Website Authors 
Butterflies and Moths of North America Butterflies of America A.Warren, K.Davis, M.Stangeland Butterflies of Canada North American Moth Photographers Group
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