Identificaciones de gilbertj

Beat up male was involved in much chasing with Painted and American Ladies. Only one seen.

Landed on a leaf and it appears to be warming up in the sun (sun bathing) and didn’t move even when close. After about 2-3 minutes it started flying away

Insect is sitting under the sun

Observed this skipper butterfly on the leaves of this bush. There were at least 3 other skippers nearby, so perhaps it was looking for a mate.

The insect was sitting still on the leaf when I took the picture.

Found moth on leaves camouflaging from predators

On White Monkeyflower

It was observed fluttering it’s wings to warm it’s body.

This moth appears to be feeding on nectar from the flowers.

This insect was found resting on a flower before flying away not too long after.

This butterfly was hanging from the branch.

Home garden in Santa Cruz

The insect landed on these purple flowers for rest.