Lake McCumber, Shasta County, CA, 6/17/06

Here are some pictures from a short afternoon trip to Lake McCumber on Saturday, June 17, 2006.

Teneral male Spotted Spreadwing.

A very strange looking male Northern/Boreal Bluet. With the wings sticking out and the excessive black areas, I wasn't sure what I had.

Same individual as above from other side.

Northern/Boreal Bluet, male.

Northern/Boreal Bluet male eating.

Northern/Boreal Bluets in wheel.

California Darners in wheel. The female has a growth on top of her abdomen. They really were upside down in the grass.

Golden Hairstreak.

Juniper Hairstreaks are commonly found on Shasta Daisies.