Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 936954

California Sister
Adelpha californica

Observation date: May 18, 2013
Submitted by: MisakoHill
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: feeding on tan oak leaf in The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, USA
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: October 10, 2013
Coordinator notes: This is a large beautiful brownish-black butterfly with white bands and an orange-tip on the forewings when it grows up.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Santa Cruz County