California Sister (Adelpha bredowii)*

*(California Sister vs. Arizona Sister) Recently, Keith Willmott, a respected scientist, published a massive work on the genus Adelpha (reviewed in American Butterflies) and he concluded there was only one species. Notwithstanding certain superficial differences and in view that there are no known published scientific studies to the contrary, NABASoTx defers to the scientific conclusion of Mr.Willmott..

Falcon Heights, Starr Co, TX
November 7, 2007 (B Bouton)

San Luis Obispo County, California
March 31, 2004 (B Bouton)

San Luis Obispo County, California
March 31, 2004 (B Bouton)

First RGV Record

 

Indian Ridge B&B, Mission, Hidalgo Co., TX
November 22, 2003 (M Hannisian)

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