Based on 4,669 research-grade iNaturalist observations in California, Silvery Blue is most often recorded in March; in California it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #34 among butterflies recorded in the state in our data.
Glaucopsyche lygdamus
Silvery Blue in California by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in California in March
Painted Lady
Monarch
Mourning Cloak
California Tortoiseshell
Anise Swallowtail
Variable Checkerspot
Sara Orangetip
Gray Buckeye
Places to look in California
Botanical GardenThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
State ParkHearst Castle
Botanical GardenSan Francisco Botanical Garden
State ParkAnza-Borrego Desert State Park
National ForestAngeles National Forest
National ForestSequoia National Forest
FAQ
When does Silvery Blue appear in California?
Mainly March–April, with the most records in March.
How common is Silvery Blue in California?
It ranks #34 by number of iNaturalist observations among butterflies in California (4,669 records in our sample).