WESTERN TIGER SWALLOWTAIL (Papilio rutulus) TWO-TAILED TIGER SWALLOWTAIL (Papilio multicaudata) BLACK SWALLOWTAIL (Papilio polyxenes coloro) MONARCH (Danaus plexippus) QUEEN (Danaus gilippus) WEIDEMEYER'S ADMIRAL (Basilarchia weidemeyerii) CALIFORNIA SISTER (Adelpha bredowii)
MARINE BLUE (Leptotes marina) Wingspan .7 - .9" Extremely common in the riparian zones of the park all summer long.
SARA ORANGETIP (Anthocharis sara) Wingspan 1 - 1.3" Common in the early to late spring. Rarely perches for more than a very short time.
ACMON BLUE (Plebejus acmon) Wingspan .7 - .8" Common along riparian zones within the park. Most frequently seen blue.
GREAT SPANGLED FRITILARY (Speyeria cybele) Wingspan 2 - 2.4 " Common during mid to late summer, especially in the canyons and higher elevation. Can be found in large congregations in some locations. CANYONLAND SATYR (Cyllopsis Pertepida)
WESTERN TAILED BLUE (Everest comments) Wingspan .7 - .9" Common in spring, early summer in the riparian areas. Can congregate in large numbers.
GRAY HAIRSTREAK (Strymon melinus) Wingspan .8 - 1" Common in the riparian zone and along the Rio Grande.
JUNIPER HAIRSTREAK (Mitoura grynea siva) Wingspan .8 - .9" Extremely common both in the canyons and on the mesas. Often seen at a variety of flowers. Easy to photograph as it isn't shy.
MOURNING CLOAK (Nymphalis antiopa) Wingspan 2.5 - 2.7" Most common early in the spring but can be seen most of the year. Can be seen as early as mid-February on a warm, sunny day. These butterflies overwinter in their adult stage tucked into spaces under loose bark.
SATYR COMMA (Polygonia satyrus) Wingspan 1.6 - 1.8" Most common in spring but found all summer long. Feeds on decaying vegetative material more than pollen. Often seen sunning themselves on downed logs and leaves.
CALIFORNIA TORTOISESHELL (Nymphalis californica) Wingspan 1.5 - 1.7" Spring only. Sporadic, there are years when they are numerous and others when they are nearly absent.
ORANGE SULFUR (Colias eurytheme) Wingspan 1.4 - 1.7" Common all spring and summer throughout the park.
WESTERN PYGMY BLUE (Brephidium exile) Wingspan .5 - .6" Smallest butterfly in North America. Common in late summer, fall especially in the riparian zones.
REAKIRT'S BLUE (Hemiargus isola) Wingspan .7 - .8" Can be found all summer and early fall. Less common than other blues in the park. Mostly found in the riparian zones and higher elevations.
COMMON WOOD-NYMPH (Cercyonis pegala) Wingspan 1.7 - 1.9" Frequently seen in the woodsy riparian areas. Rarely sits still where it can be seen. |
Last updated: April 18, 2021