Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Iphicleola Sister or Confusing Sister
Adelpha iphicleola

Observation date: July 30, 2019
Submitted by: Charlie Doggett
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The grounds of Villa Calletas Hotel near Jaco Beach are filled with flowers and thus many butterflies. It was seen by just walking around their very large grounds.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: Charlie Doggett
Verified date: September 16, 2022
Coordinator notes: At first I though this was a "Pointer Sister" or Adelpha iphiclus, but because there is not a well-defined "pointer" on mine I now believe it is a "Confusing Sister" or Adelpha iphicleola. Except for the "pointer" on one, they are the same. And I have never been able to get a photo of the folded wings view, which of course would give further clues.
Checklist region(s): Costa Rica