Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1233413

California Sister
Adelpha californica

Observation date: September 15, 2019
Submitted by: tamjam
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Puddling behavior on a carpet scrap doormat that we keep dampened. Doormat is kept moist and tends to be loaded with mineralized soil (Auberry sandy rocky loam) from the surrounding yard.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 15, 2019
Coordinator notes: A bait trap no less!
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Mariposa County

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