Shingletown, Shasta County - 5/27/07

Nelson's Juniper Hairstreak -- these were pretty thick on the daisies.

Another Nelson's Juniper Hairstreak.

Northern Checkerspot (?) -- see top of wing below.

Same individual as above.

Dreamy Duskywing (?).

Dreamy Duskywing (?).

I was photographing a butterfly (wearing shorts) when I felt something moving on my legs. I thought it was the grass, so I moved a little while concentrating on the shot. But the crawling sensation didn't go away. I looked down and saw a swarm of red. Thinking it was a nest of red ants, I moved several feet in the blink-of-an-eye and brushed myself off. Then I realized it was only a swarm of ladybugs.

Same.

This flower is a happenin' place -- who needs television.

The yellow spider moving caught my eye.