Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1193720

California Sister
Adelpha californica

Observation date: November 02, 2018
Submitted by: Lisahug
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: at least 3 individuals. hanging out at a house and garden clearing in Redwood/Bishop Pine Forest. garden had lots of ornamental flowering plants. very warm, sunny day. These butterflies stayed low to the ground, landing on the pavement, and the bare dirt and on grasses, ignoring all the flowers. didn't seem to be nectaring or ovipositing. possibly warming up on the pavement and drinking water drops off the grasses?
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: November 03, 2018
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Sonoma County