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False Spineflower (Hollisteria lanata)Observer
zach1rDescription
thought hollisteria at first, but think it’s logfia..
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Coastal Green Hairstreak (Callophrys viridis)Observer
djrawlinsonDescription
North Beach. inland from near toilet facilities. Several seen.
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Chalcedon Checkerspot (Euphydryas chalcedona ssp. chalcedona)Observer
upthemountain
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Muir's Hairstreak (Callophrys muiri)Observer
kevinhintsaDescription
Three individuals seen on Narrow-leaved Goldenbush . The form of Juniper Hairstreak on Mount Diablo has never been described . It uses California Juniper as a host plant . The difference between Muir`s Hairstreak and Juniper Hairstreak seems insignificant .
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Funereal Duskywing (Erynnis funeralis)Observer
euproserpinusDescription
I had never seen a butterfly nectar at honeysuckle before. This butterfly spent several minutes visiting flowers on two of these plants. And the next day I also saw one on this plant.
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Lotus Hairstreak (Callophrys dumetorum)Observer
donrobersonDescription
on Western Wallflower, I think
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Funereal Duskywing (Erynnis funeralis)Observer
naturephotosuzeDescription
Oro Vista Park
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Duskywings (Genus Erynnis)Observer
tombaxterDescription
persius/pacuvius I beleive. Probably Persius is my belief.
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Duskywings (Genus Erynnis)Observer
twillrichardsonDescription
One of the smaller, pacuvius/perseis types
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Duskywings (Genus Erynnis)Observer
naturephotosuzeDescription
Malibu Bluffs Park
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Duskywings (Genus Erynnis)Observer
guyincognitoDescription
A smaller one, Afranius or Pacuvius?
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Afranius Duskywing (Erynnis afranius)Observer
dalemeisterDescription
Small Duskywing, no white fringe
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Afranius Duskywing (Erynnis afranius)Observer
dalemeisterDescription
Smallish size for a Duskywing
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Clark's Sphinx (Proserpinus clarkiae)Observer
pinnaclesnpDescription
Appeared to be ovipositing on several Clarkia plants. See comment for observation of eggs found in the area, possibly laid by this moth. Photo credit: NPS / Paul G. Johnson.
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Silvery Blue (Glaucopsyche lygdamus)Observer
irinamitinePlace
Sycamore Grove Park - Livermore Area Recreation and Park District, Livermore, CA, US (Google, OSM)
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Common Sootywing (Pholisora catullus)Observer
brianahernDescription
Long Canyon - East Carmel Valley Road, Monterey County, California
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Brown Elfin (Callophrys augustinus)Observer
kcelshoffDescription
Ovipositing on Frangula californica.
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Genus IcariciaObserver
daleballDescription
Seen on the California buckwheat shrubs out in the riverbed, where I watched many species of insects visit back in July. The shrub still has a few blossoms, and is still drawing the insects.
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Acmon Blue (Icaricia acmon)Observer
yerbasantaDescription
On Eriogonum parvifolium
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Desert Orangetip (Anthocharis cethura)Observer
naturephotosuzeDescription
Carrizo Plain
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Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni)Observer
mlwatsonDescription
Swainson's Hawk capturing Mexican Freetail Bat in flight, Armendariz Ranch private property
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Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)Observer
poggi_photosDescription
And starlings
