Sighting for March 19, 2017
Christopher Leslie
Scorpion Canyon Loop trail and Smuggler's Road on Santa Cruz Island, CA
Santa Barbara County, CA
- Anise Swallowtail 4
- Pale Swallowtail 2
- Sara Orangetip 6
- Gray Hairstreak 2
- Gabb's Checkerspot 1
- American Lady 1
- West Coast Lady 1
- Monarch 4
Gabb’s Checkerspot subspecies Atrifasciata found on California Golden Violets near hilltop on Scorpion Canyon Loop trail. Sara Orangetips, Monarchs, and Pale Swallotails found along Scorpion Creek along with West Coast Lady caterpillars on Malva Neglecta. Anise Swallowtail, Gray Hairstreak, American Lady found along Smuggler’s road. Partly cloudy day in the 60’s F.