Sighting for October 27, 2022

David H. Bartholomew

Long Ridge Open Space Preserve
San Mateo County, CA

Probably my last trip to Long Ridge this year. The main attractant (aster patch), is 90% gone to seed. Butterflies getting fewer, more worn and faded. One very nice American Lady the exception.

  • Acmon Blue 1
  • Mylitta Crescent 7
  • California Tortoiseshell 1
  • American Lady 5
  • Painted Lady 3
  • California Sister 3
  • Common Ringlet 3
  • Common Checkered-Skipper 1
  • Woodland Skipper 3
  • Umber Skipper 6

Umber Skipper

Woodland Skipper

Painted Lady

Mylitta Crescent

American Lady

American Lady