Species

Nymphalis californica (California tortoiseshell)

Nymphalis californica. Photo: (c) avocat, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

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The California tortoiseshell (Nymphalis californica) is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae.

Humboldt Life
- Kingdom: Animalia (Animals)
  - Phylum: Arthropoda (Arthropods)
    - Subphylum: Hexapoda (Hexapods)
      - Class: Insecta (Insects)
        Subclass: Pterygota (Winged and once-winged insects)
        Order: Lepidoptera (Butterflies and moths)
        Superfamily: Papilionoidea (Butterflies)
        Family: Nymphalidae (Brush-footed butterflies)
        Subfamily: Nymphalinae (Checkerspots, anglewings, peacocks, and allies)
        Tribe: Nymphalini (Ladies, anglewings, and allies)
        Genus: Nymphalis (Tortoiseshells)
        Species: Nymphalis californica (California tortoiseshell)

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