Speyeria callippe callippe

This Endangered began appearing below the ridge line. Strong hill-topper. All males seen this day.

This Endangered began appearing below the ridge line. Strong hill-topper. All males seen this day.

This Endangered began appearing below the ridge line. Strong hill-topper. All males seen this day.

Tail end of this Endangered's flight. Only saw three at Ridge Trail.

Tail end of this Endangered's flight. Only saw three at Ridge Trail.

First of the season...

Strong hill-topping presence today. Fresh, small males. Same individual seemed to be working area we ate lunch in.

Strong hill-topping presence today. Fresh, small males. Same individual seemed to be working area we ate lunch in.

Second day-in-a-row I've seen them landing...

Second day-in-a-row I've seen them landing...

Second day-in-a-row I've seen them landing...

Endangered creature in full flight along the Ridge Trail

This large Nymphalid kept giving us hope that it was a Variable. Can you imagine being SAD? cuz you're seeing an Endangered butterfly?

San Bruno Butterfly Count - Finally had a day the fog retreated. Only Callippe seen this day. Flight done for 16' Season...

San Bruno Butterfly Count - Finally had a day the fog retreated. Only Callippe seen this day. Flight done for 16' Season...