Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 905808

California Sister
Adelpha californica

Observation date: June 14, 2013
Submitted by: Ralph S. Carlson
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: The butterfly flitted away with a potential companion numerous times, then returned to this particular tree repeatedly. Temperature was about 85F; occasional breezes ranged from 0 to 5 MPH.
Status: Unknown
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: June 24, 2013
Coordinator notes: I am not sure if this is a resident or stray at the locality where you photographed this butterfly. It lives in oak wooded foothills and mountains.