California Sister (Adelpha bredowii)
California Sister
Copyright: Taccata
(aka Bredow’s Sister)
This glorious butterfly is a beautiful sight to see flying around Oak trees and sipping juices from fruit. They rarely visit flowers, but enjoy basking in the sun and mud puddling. They are usually quite easy to get close to as long as you are quite. A distinguishing marking is the black outline around the orange on their forewings. If you get to see the undersides of their wings, they have a lovely blue mixed in with the colors. This is the perfect butterfly to see gliding around your wooded lots and fruit trees.
Family: Brush-footed Butterflies (Nymphalidae)
Subfamily: Admiral and Relative (Limenitidinae)
Average Wingspan: 2 7/8 in. to 3 3/8 in.
Habitat: Open woodlands, forests, forest edges
Similar To: Lorquin Admiral
Plants That Attract This Butterfly
Host Plants: (What is this?)
Nectar Plants: (What is this?)
Overripe Fruit, and more
Note: Always check the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map to make sure a plant will grow in your area.
Butterfly Flight Range
Note: Map represents approximate butterfly flight range.
