Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1347933

California Sister
Adelpha californica

Observation date: September 14, 2022
Submitted by: Dobber31
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Observed Sunning near the headwaters of the So. fork of the Tuolumne River. This insect landed on my finger and stayed for fifteen minutes cleaning the residue of a Fig Newton off my finger. Would alternately pump liquid out onto my finger and then suck it all back in. Taught me more about how butterflies eat.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: October 31, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Mariposa County