Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 718936

California Sister
Adelpha californica

Observation date: June 20, 2012
Submitted by: Steve McWilliams
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The butterfly was resting on the hiking trail in the sun on a warm day, but flew off as I tried to get closer. Part of its left rear wing appeared to be missing.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 21, 2012
Coordinator notes: It is a California Sister, though it has an orange-tip...it is not related to the orange-tips
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Riverside County