Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1356038

California Sister
Adelpha californica

Observation date: May 18, 2023
Submitted by: Dobber31
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: There were about 8-10 Sisters patrolling along the banks of a stream on a warm spring day. Many species of oaks in this region both coastal and inland varieties.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 20, 2023
Coordinator notes: Based on published research in 2007, Adelpha bredowii, californica and eulalia are all separate species...bredowii does not get into the USA-Ken Davenport
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Sonoma County