1,905 observations
California Patch
Chlosyne californica
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Lepidoptera βΊFamily: Nymphalidae βΊGenus: Chlosyne
About
Chlosyne californica, the California patch, is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family found in the Southwestern United States and Mexico. It lives in desert washes and canyons in regions between southern Nevada south to southwestern Arizona, southeastern California, Baja California and Sonora.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of California Patch is Chlosyne californica.
- California Patch belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- California Patch belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- California Patch belongs to the class Insecta.
- California Patch belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- California Patch belongs to the family Nymphalidae.
- California Patch belongs to the genus Chlosyne.