Sighting for April 5, 2022

David H. Bartholomew

Long Ridge Open Space Preserve
San Mateo County, CA

Sunny mid-60’s. Ringlets dominated the grassy slopes, Margined Whites in the wooded areas.

One California Tortoiseshell, worn and torn but still alive and active.

  • Mustard White 18
  • Spring Azure 1
  • Silvery Blue 2
  • Acmon Blue 1
  • Northern Checkerspot 1
  • Mylitta Crescent 4
  • California Tortoiseshell 1
  • American Lady 1
  • Painted Lady 2
  • Red Admiral 1
  • Common Buckeye 3
  • Common Ringlet 78
  • Propertius Duskywing 6
  • Two-banded Checkered-Skipper 1

Common Ringlet

Mustard White

Northern Checkerspot

Two-banded Checkered-Skipper

California Tortoiseshell

Common Ringlet

Acmon Blue

American Lady