Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1377903

California Sister
Adelpha californica

Observation date: April 11, 2024
Submitted by: Zencoyote
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Seen patrolling and perching at eye level at the Way Up Trail entrance in Elfin Forest. This individual was quite small for a Sister - smaller than Lorquin's Admiral and I first mistakenly thought it was an Admiral, until I approached it to take pictures. Weather was clear, slightly breezy and moderate. Many Orangetip sightings, and a few other species, but no other Sisters.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: April 12, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County