Mating California Sister Butterflies

Peter Baye found this pair mating on his deck near Annapolis in early October. Seems late to be mating, but who am I to judge!

Early October mating CA Sister butterflies by Peter Baye Mating California Sister butterflies by Peter Baye

Here is a photo taken by Robert Scarola to show you what they look like with wings extended.

 KONICA MINOLTA DIGITAL CAMERA

Thanks to Peter and Robert for allowing me to share their photos with you here.