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Boisduval's Blue Icaricia icariodes Lycaenidae Blues, Coppers, Hairstreaks Flies March to July Host Plant Lupine Nectar Plant Michael Marchiano Male Daniel Fitzgerald Underwing Ken-ichi Ueda Female

Mournful Duskywing Erynnis tristis Hesperiidae Skippers Flies January to October Host Plant Oak Nectar Plant Daniel Fitzgerald Male Michael Marchiano Male Daniel Fitzgerald Underwing

Woodland Skipper Ochlodes sylvanoides Hesperiidae Skippers Flies June to November Host Plant Grass Nectar Plant Yellow starthistle Daniel Fitzgerald Daniel Fitzgerald Interior Underwing Daniel Fitzgerald Coastal Underwing

California Ringlet Coenonympha tullia california Nymphalidae Brushfoots Flies January to November Host Plant Grass Nectar Plant Daniel Fitzgerald Daniel Fitzgerald Michael Marchiano Lindy Fung

Golden Hairstreak Habrodais grunus Lycaenidae Blues, Coppers, Hairstreaks Flies Host Plant Nectar Plant Daniel Fitzgerald Underwing Paul G. Johnson

Red Admiral Vanessa atalanta Nymphalidae Brushfoots Flies All year Host Plant Nettle Nectar Plant Mount Diablo manzanita, Contra Costa manzanita Michael Marchiano Liam O'Brien

Great Purple Hairstreak Atlides halesus estesi Lycaenidae Blues, Coppers, Hairstreaks Flies January to November Host Plant Mistletoe Nectar Plant Toyon Kevin Hinsta Underwing

Camping at Mount Diablo Reservations Online campsite reservations, including site information and maps, can be found at ReserveCalifornia. Reservations are available up to 6 months in advance of your arrival date and can extend up to the park's maximum stay length. Reservations are available for the Live Oak and Juniper campgrounds, as well as five group campgrounds. ReserveCalifornia To make a reservation, simply visit the ReserveCalifornia website, type MOUNT DIABLO into the search bar, select your arrival date and the length of your stay, and press Go. Then click on the Reserve button to view the available campsites and the amenities for each site. You will need to create an account before making your first reservation. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE PROHIBITED AT MOUNT DIABLO STATE PARK Park Closure and Road Conditions For the latest recorded information on Park closure and road conditions, please call 925-837-2525. Mountain Weather Conditions For the latest recorded information on mountain weather conditions, please call 925-838-9225. Hot and Dry Conditions Due to the high fire danger during the hot and dry season in summer and fall, it is suggested you call the Mount Diablo State Park Information Line at 925-837-0904 to confirm conditions and any closures. View from Juniper Mount Diablo has three designated family camping area and five group camps: Family Campgrounds 20 feet Family campgrounds can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 20 feet. Family Campgrounds Juniper Campground CAMPGROUND FEES: $30.00 (all seasons) $10.00 Additional Vehicle (limit 1) $ 2.00 Senior Discount Campground map 36 sites | Elevation 3,000 ft Located approximately 2 miles below the summit on Summit Road. Juniper is known for its fantastic views. Three campsites meet accessibility (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards. Live Oak Campground CAMPGROUND FEES: $30.00 (all seasons) $10.00 Additional Vehicle (limit 1) $ 2.00 Senior Discount Campground map 22 sites | Elevation 1,450 ft Located one mile above the South Gate Entrance Station, off South Gate Road. Live Oak is near Rock City, where one can explore rock formations. Junction Campground * CAMPGROUND FEES: $30.00 (all seasons) $10.00 Additional Vehicle (limit 1) $ 2.00 Senior Discount * Available on a first-come, first-served basis only . 6 sites | Elevation 2,200 ft Located where South Gate Road and North Gate Road meet at the Ranger Station. This campground is situated in an open woodland area. Family Campground Info CAMPING PROCEDURES Make reservations up to 6 months in advance using the ReserveCalifornia website at reservecalifornia.com . Check-in time is 2:00 pm. Check-out time is 12:00 noon. The entrance and exit gates are closed from sunset to 8:00 am. During the fire season (generally May to October), the park is subject to closure due to extreme fire danger. Campers must call the park at 925-837-2525 or 925-837-0904 one day prior to their arrival to confirm park status. The campgrounds are mainly designed for tent camping, but they can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 20 feet. All campsites are provided with picnic tables, fire pits or stoves, water, and restrooms. Showers are available at Live Oak and Juniper campgrounds at no additional cost. Park Location Map and Driving Directions PARK RESTRICTIONS Max. extra vehicles: 2 Max. length of stay: 15 consecutive days / 30 days in a calendar year Max. trailer, camper, motorhome length: 20 feet PARK AMENITIES Showers: Yes Store in Park: No Laundry: No Iron Ranger: No Disabled Sites: No Picnic Area: Yes Dump Station: No Hiking Trails: Yes Swimming: No Nature Trails: Yes Boating: No Fishing: No Visitor Center: Yes Group Camps RVs are not allowed in the group camping areas. Group Camps GROUP CAMPS Stagecoach Boundary Buckeye Wildcat Barbecue Terrace (horse camp) Each campground is primitive with running water (subject to availability) and pit toilets. Barbecue Terrace is equipped with horse ties for equestrian use. Max. 50 horses / 50 persons RVs are not allowed in the group camping areas. Group Camp Fees CAMPING PROCEDURES Group Camping Info General Rules Make reservations up to 6 months in advance using the ReserveCalifornia website at reservecalifornia.com . Click on Turtle Rock Group Area within the Mount Diablo SP page and then select the site you'd like to reserve. During the fire season (generally May to October), the park is subject to closure due to extreme fire danger. Campers must call the park at 925-837-2525 or 925-837-0904 one day prior to their arrival to confirm park status. Check-in time is 2:00 pm. Check-out time is 12:00 noon. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the park. 8 people and 2 vehicles maximum per campsite. Each juvenile (under age of 18) must have written permission from his/her parents (with parent’s phone number) prior to camping without adult supervision. Phone verifications will be attempted. Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. No electric generators from 8:00 pm to 10:00 am. Firewood gathering is prohibited. Fires must be in stoves or fire pits provided. NO GROUND FIRES. Campfire restrictions are in effect during the fire season. Check fire conditions before lighting fires. Campers are locked in the park overnight from sunset to 8:00 am. For emergencies dial 911. Quiet—noise must not carry beyond your immediate camp or picnic ground. General Rules All camping registration is at the South Gate kiosk, located approximately 3 miles from the entrance to the park off Mt. Diablo Scenic Boulevard in Danville. Additional information is available on the Mount Diablo State Park website.

Apidae Filter by Genus Select Genus California Digger Bee Anthophora californicus Read More Edwards' Digger Bee Anthophora edwardsii Earlier Spring (starting late-February/early March) Read More Urbane Digger Bee Anthophora urbana Read More Black-tailed Bumble Bee Bombus melanopygus Read More California Bumble Bee Bombus californicus Read More Yellow-faced Bumble Bee Bombus vosnesenskii Read More Lovely-tailed Mourning Bee Melecta separata callura March - May Read More

Lovely-tailed Mourning Bee Melecta separata callura Apidae Melecta Description Melecta separata callura is a medium-to-large (~15 mm), beautiful cuckoo bee: it parasitizes the nest of Anthophora (Digger) bees by laying an egg in the completed, provisioned nest. Forewings have 3 submarginal cells. The abdomen is black, with white patching, and legs are white-patched. Females lack scopae (they don't provision nests). Nectar/ Pollen Plants Nectar generalists, without care for pollen. Habits Cleptoparasitic, these bees sneak into completed Anthophora nests (by digging down through the sealed burrows) and lay an egg on the nest cell cap. Its larva hatches, drains the Anthophora egg using its sickle like mandibles, and then eats the nest provisions. The larva pupates in the cell and emerges in Spring. Season March - May Size Medium (8-15 mm)

Lovely-tailed Mourning Bee Melecta separata callura Apidae Melecta Description Melecta separata callura is a medium-to-large (~15 mm), beautiful cuckoo bee: it parasitizes the nest of Anthophora (Digger) bees by laying an egg in the completed, provisioned nest. Forewings have 3 submarginal cells. The abdomen is black, with white patching, and legs are white-patched. Females lack scopae (they don't provision nests). Nectar/ Pollen Plants Nectar generalists, without care for pollen. Habits Cleptoparasitic, these bees sneak into completed Anthophora nests (by digging down through the sealed burrows) and lay an egg on the nest cell cap. Its larva hatches, drains the Anthophora egg using its sickle like mandibles, and then eats the nest provisions. The larva pupates in the cell and emerges in Spring. Season March - May Size Medium (8-15 mm)

Lovely-tailed Mourning Bee Melecta separata callura Apidae Melecta Description Melecta separata callura is a medium-to-large (~15 mm), beautiful cuckoo bee: it parasitizes the nest of Anthophora (Digger) bees by laying an egg in the completed, provisioned nest. Forewings have 3 submarginal cells. The abdomen is black, with white patching, and legs are white-patched. Females lack scopae (they don't provision nests). Nectar/ Pollen Plants Nectar generalists, without care for pollen. Habits Cleptoparasitic, these bees sneak into completed Anthophora nests (by digging down through the sealed burrows) and lay an egg on the nest cell cap. Its larva hatches, drains the Anthophora egg using its sickle like mandibles, and then eats the nest provisions. The larva pupates in the cell and emerges in Spring. Season March - May Size Medium (8-15 mm)