Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1415173

California Sister
Adelpha californica

Observation date: September 02, 2025
Submitted by: sandyleapt
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Basking, patrolling paved pullout and shoulders of road. Saw two flying at the same time. Seen at Parker Creek Falls paved turnout along NF Road 3010 which is 7.1 miles from the junction of Marys Peak Road and Hwy 34. Habitat along road includes riparian mixed woods, mossy waterfall, and brushy granite cliffs. More of this species present on Marys Peak than I have seen in previous years. I found two of this species at three of the six stops I made along the road to the Marys Peak Day Use Area. So six total for my drive up the mountain.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 24, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Oregon, Benton County