Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1391627

California Sister
Adelpha californica

Observation date: August 19, 2024
Submitted by: Zencoyote
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Dozens if not hundreds of individuals gathered around a pond and adjacent forest area, but particularly densely arranged at the pond’s southern edge, where they mudsipped alongSatyr Commas, Buckeyes, Mylitta Crescents, and various Blues. Weather warm, clear, slightly breezy.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: August 20, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, San Diego County