Mary Sue Ittner was photographing the wildflower Sea Thrift when this lovely butterfly landed on a blossom. It's a Bramble Hairstreak Butterfly, Callophrys dumetorum. This small butterfly is only found in coastal California.

We don't see this butterfly very often so it's a treat to see Mary Sue's photo.

Thanks to Mary Sue for allowing me to share her photo with you here.

It's another hot day on the Mendonoma Coast but today isn't windy. A cool down starting tomorrow.