Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1221754

California Sister
Adelpha californica

Observation date: July 31, 2019
Submitted by: gregslak
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: In a small, sunny glade containing two huge gnarled old oak trees, I spotted this medium sized and brightly colored butterfly. It landed on an oak leaf overhead and, unfortunately, was partially blocked from view.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 02, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.