Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 911261

California Sister
Adelpha californica

Observation date: July 20, 2013
Submitted by: zormski
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Sunny day, a little breezy. Appears to be dining on dung.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: October 09, 2013
Coordinator notes: California Sister received species status in 2007. Adelpha bredowi is a strictly Mexican species. The Arizona Sister (Adelpha eulalia) is also a separate species.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Lane County