Thirsty Butterfly - California Sister - Adelpha Californica - Drinking Water From Wet Concrete 2 Stock Photography

This is a close up image of a California Sister, Adelpha californica, Butterfly, sticking out its tongue or proboscis to drink water from wet concrete. The bright sunlight reveals the scale texture on the wings. It is a fairly common backyard garden in California, with white spots and orange patches on its black wings. It is a warm summer day and the insect is looking for water. The pink coil of its tongue or proboscis is visible, coming out beneath its left antenna. There is room for editing or text placement to the left of composition. Could be used as background or screensaver.