Sighting for February 18, 2022
David H. Bartholomew
Sunol-Ohlone Regional Wilderness
Alameda County, CA
- Mustard White 7
- Cabbage White 3
- Sara Orangetip 15
- Orange Sulphur 25
- Spring Azure 4
- Silvery Blue 3
- Acmon Blue 1
- Variable Checkerspot 1
- California Tortoiseshell 1
- Red Admiral 1
- Common Buckeye 3
- Common Ringlet 9
Common Buckeye
Spring Azure
Mustard White
Cabbage White
Orange Sulphur
Orange Sulphur
Mid-60’s, dry. No roadside seeps or mud puddles.
Orange Sulphurs were barely Ringlet-sized. Also of interest to me, one Margined White was nectaring on Purple Nightshade, and a Variable Checkerspot adult is quite early.