Euphilotes enoptes bayensis, "Bay Area" Dotted Blue
Or, at least, near bayensis, whose traditional range is east
and north of San Francisco Bay; tildeni is found to the south.
Hostplant here is Eriogonum nudum, the same as bayensis
and tildeni.
I-280 rest stop N of Hwy 92, San Mateo County, 6/22/2003. Male.
I-280 rest stop N of Hwy 92, San Mateo County, 6/22/2003. Male.
I-280 rest stop N of Hwy 92, San Mateo County, 6/22/2003. Female on
Eriogonum nudum flower.
I-280 rest stop N of Hwy 92, San Mateo County, 6/22/2003. Female.
I-280 rest stop N of Hwy 92, San Mateo County, 6/22/2003. Female with a very bright aurora!