Sighting for May 9, 2019
David H. Bartholomew
Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve
Santa Clara County, CA
- Sara Orangetip 1
- Acmon Blue 1
- Northern Checkerspot 2
- Variable Checkerspot 373
- Painted Lady 36
- Common Ringlet 79
- Rural Skipper 2
Painted Lady
Painted Lady
Common Ringlet
Sara Orangetip
Common Ringlet
Variable Checkerspot
Variable Checkerspot
Yarrow, ninebark, and mountain dandelions are in full bloom, but it was overcast all day which kept many of the butterflies from making an appearance. Only saw 7 species today. Most Painted Ladies were worn out, but a few appeared quite fresh.