Mission Blue Butterfly (IMAGE) California Academy of Sciences Caption The Mission blue butterfly is a rare species only found in the San Francisco Bay Area. Credit Scott Loarie © California Academy of Sciences Usage Restrictions Photo credit mandatory. Hi-res version available upon request. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.